Mechanical Designer (Change Parts)

About Us:

BW Filling & Closing is one of three divisions — alongside BW Flexible Systems and BW Integrated Systems — which together comprise BW Packaging, Barry-Wehmiller's packaging machinery group. BW Filling & Closing is best known for its portfolio of leading food and beverage packaging machine brands including Pneumatic Scale, Mateer and Hema fillers; Angelus and Continental/Closetech seamers; Arcil thermoform-fill-seal (TFFS) lines; Dairy Pack fill-seal (FS) lines; Pneumatic Scale cappers and Burt labelers; as well as Zepf Solutions for change parts, container handling, and storage solutions. With more than 20 global locations spanning six continents BW Filling & Closing offers unparalleled local support for every customer.

 

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

 

Job Description:

As a Mechanical Designer specializing in Change Parts, you will be at the forefront of designing customized tooling and solutions for packaging machinery in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Your role will involve applying your innovative skills to create designs that meet specific customer needs and support the successful execution of work orders. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge manufacturing techniques and advanced laser scanners, backed by a supportive team with global interaction.

Responsibilities:

• • Innovative Design - design machine components, sections, systems, and modifications, considering functionality, manufacturability, cost, and operation
  • Collaborate with engineers on pertinent calculations for materials, stresses, clearances, and other factors
  • Utilize CAD tools to generate bills of materials, assembly and detailed drawings
  • Continuously improve procedures and product designs
  • Independently manage project assignments, including planning, execution, progress reviews, and results reporting
  • Collaborate effectively with internal and external customers to define action plans and recommend procedural changes
  • Accurately estimate project and task timelines
  • Utilize state-of-the-art equipment such as measuring instruments, laser digitizers, 3D printers, and advanced CAD software
  • Analyze and review engineering change requests while adhering to project milestones and ensuring execution accuracy
  • Support other departments by assisting with manufacturing/procurement issues, supplier interactions, and trial runs
  • Conduct field service trips to customer locations to provide technical assistance during installation, identify operational improvement opportunities, and offer customer support

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience designing mechanical components or hardware
• Proven proficiency in Solidworks and AutoCAD (3+ years experience)
• Ability to travel up to 20% for project requirements, including installation and customer support
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels of management, clients, and team members

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a related field)
• Prior experience in machine design

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Additional Information

• Visualize and define design of new machines, sections, systems/units, and any related alterations to other structures/parts.
• Prepare moderately complex layouts/drawings using CAD tools; evaluate design to verify fit and function with due consideration for manufacturing feasibility, cost and operation.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure pertinent engineering calculations for materials, stresses, clearances or other factors, involving use of advanced mathematics and current CAD technologies. 
• Prepare bills of material, assembly and detailed drawings, pneumatic schematics and other data utilizing CAD tools.
• Analyze and review moderately complex requests for engineering changes using task/check lists and othe