Mechanical Engineer/Designer, Americas

Mechanical design of packaging machinery and automation within assigned specifications
Provides engineering expertise throughout the project and product development lifecycle; from initial concept generation to detailed design, machine development, installation and customer acceptance
Work with Lead Product Line Designers to identify and implement cost savings in designs/materials
Manage assigned projects on schedule and within budget
Ensure Bills of Material are in line with agreed company standards
Support Sales Department with concept development for future projects
Specify and integrate OEM equipment in “turn-key” projects
Is driven by a desire for engineering excellence whilst helping ensure that designs are delivered within agreed cost and time constraints
Ensure project-related processes are fully adhered to

Supervision of mechanical designers throughout detailed design and engineering technicians during the assembly and test of equipment as required
Provides engineering information by answering questions and requests.
Take other work tasks as needed by team leader
Support team development and continues improvement
Keeps current with latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to packaging equipment system design and operation
Proactively identifies and recommends corrective actions to address engineering quality and cost issues

This is a mixed position with work performed in an office environment and on the assembly floor depending on the circumstances and priorities of each day
Hearing acuity required for safety reasons while on the assembly floor
Exposure to high noise from machines operating nearby during visits to the assembly floor
Depending on the circumstances work is done while sitting down (office work) or standing up (on assembly floor)
Required to work with computer for prolonged periods of time

Occasional travel to customer sites may be required
Expected 40 hour workweek
Long working hours may be necessary on occasion in order to comply with deadlines (internal and external)
This position requires the employee to attend work properly groomed and dressed. according to the position

Behaves ethically — Ensures own behaviour and team members’ behaviour is consistent with Mpac Langen standards and aligns with the values of the organization
Impact and influence — Works effectively with and through others including where no formal authority exists
Achievement Motivation — Results oriented. Sets high standards and objectives
Communicate Effectively— Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner
Team Leadership — Effective at building support, thinks team first, promotes success in terms of team as well as individual success, and is adept at creating a shared vision
Decision-making — Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization
Organized — Sets priorities develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities
Problem Solving— Assesses problematic situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations
Hands-on approach, ready to “roll-up his/her sleeves” and stay close to the action

University Mechanical Engineering Education (preferred)
A minimum of 5 years mechanical design experience
Innovative thinker
Mechanical engineering experience in the field of automation/industrial machinery (Packaging Machinery experience is an additional asset)
Good knowledge and understanding of design standards.
Good level of computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel & Project)
CAD design experience (2D or 3D – Autodesk Inventor)
Good understanding of manufacturing & assembly processes

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