Overview:

Mactec Packaging Technologies is seeking a mechanical design engineer to become an integral part of the engineering and leadership team. The job function will be to create engineering drawings for blister, pouch and rotary packaging machinery as well as taking on ad-hoc responsibilities within an entrepreneurial organization. The candidate will work directly with the senior management of the company.

Mactec Packaging Technologies (www.mactecpackaging.com) is a leading manufacturer of packaging machines suitable for small to medium scale production of pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, medical device, chemical, health and beauty products, R&D and clinical applications.

Job Responsibilities:

Permanent position for a Sr. Mechanical Packaging Equipment Design Engineer
Technical reviews of designs include operator ergonomics, drive requirements and ratios, cam profiles, machine timing, actuator forces, pneumatic circuits, bending moments, component material selection, component ease of manufacture, cost analysis, compliance to regulatory guidelines, compliance to Company standards and similar mechanical engineering activities.
Provide planning, scheduling and reporting progress status of projects to ensure timely completion of projects
Continued pursuit of standardizing and streamlining departmental processes
Detailed design of components, machines, and layouts using SolidWorks
Build BOM's
Design ancillary custom equipment (feed systems, specialized applications)
Create new concepts and designs for parts and equipment
Maintain engineering software
Troubleshoot manufacturing and packaging issues
Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

Have BSME or equivalent experience
Have 5+ years of experience mechanical design of light industrial machinery
Have 3+ years of experience in the packaging industry; Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, Medical Device Packaging equipment preferred
Project engineering and/or project management a plus
Knowledge of FDA regulations on CGMP and their application in machine design
Be able to conceptualize, design and communicate technical information
Be innovative, resourceful and disciplined when resolving technical challenges
Calculate drive requirements and ratios, cam profiles, machine timing, actuator forces and similar mechanical engineering functions
Work in a fast-paced collaborative team environment
Be proficient in pneumatic circuits and devices
Familiarity and understanding of pumps and fluid dynamics
Have strong knowledge base of fabrication methods and processes such as milling, turning, welding, plating, and coatings with an understanding of cost impacts
Be proficient in SolidWorks and Microsoft Office products
Knowledge and experience of robotic integration is a major plus
Be proficient in the metric system of measurement

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