Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Hobart Food Machines is part of the ITW Food Equipment Group. We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to build, validate, troubleshoot and design new parts and systems for commercial mixers and slicers, full-time, in our Troy, Ohio Technology Center. This position will report to the Engineering Manager and will be a part of the new product development team.

Responsibilities:

• Build, repair, test and modify commercial mixer and slicer prototypes at our development lab and local field test sites including complex mechanical and electrical assembly and troubleshooting.
• Design and facilitate engineering validation tests, fixtures and methodologies to assess new commercial food equipment designs.
• Champion ground-up design solutions for new product development.
• Complete teardown, design assessment and report out of competitive equipment.
• Review and support designer prints/models for proper materials, geometry, dimensioning, tolerancing, callouts, BOM's and accuracy.
• Make critical design decisions with engineering tools such as FEA, FMEA, tolerance stack ups, decision matrix, brainstorming, etc.
• Communicate with quality, manufacturing, marketing, sourcing and suppliers to refine design requirements as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors (4-yr.) degree in mechanical engineering or similar.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with electro-mechanical systems.
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical design and a strong willingness to learn.
• 1+ years of experience in SolidWorks (or comparable CAD systems) or strong willingness to learn.
• Practical understanding of manufacturing processes such as casting, machining, molding, fabrication, etc.
• Foundational print comprehension and creation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good learning agility and willingness to learn new skills.
• Must be task-oriented, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good verbal, written & interpersonal communication skills.
• Intermediate PC skills, including the use of Microsoft Office and general computer system proficiency.

Additional Information:

• You will work in a team-oriented office and laboratory environment.
• PPE required: Steel toe shoes and eye protection in manufacturing setting.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, or stoop and use hands, arms and walk frequently. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Compensation Information:

Dependent on experience.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.