Mechanical Design Engineer

Who are we

Family owned since 1975, we have provided the highest quality end-of-line packaging equipment in the industry. With our exceptional service to our valued customers, Hamrick Packaging Systems has a reputation for outstanding leadership, innovation, and expertise. Our team uses their creativity and talent to invent new solutions, meet new demands, and offer the most effective services and products in the packaging industry, both locally and globally. We sincerely hope that you’ll consider coming to work with us!

Some of the rewards of working here

• Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximize your potential along your career journey.
• An inclusive culture, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act.
• Generous health benefits package, 401k, nine (9) paid holidays, and opportunity for career and compensation growth.
• A brand-new building located in the Maplecrest Business Park, Kent, OH.

What we expect of you as a Mechanical Engineer

The Mechanical Engineer works with a team of project engineers, electrical controls engineers, the engineering administrative assistant, shop floor personnel, and occasionally with the stockroom and inventory managers. The Senior Project Engineer utilizes AutoDesk Design Suite and Inventor as well as our MRP software, Global Shop, for design and engineering changes. The Mechanical Engineer will have analytical and creative design experience and a strong problem solver.

This role requires a willingness to learn how Hamrick designs and builds our machines. The successful candidate must be able to take a machine design from AutoCAD through automation, seeing the project through from concept to completion.

What you will do

• Manage projects from initial design concept through production.
• Support our sales team by working with customer engineering and internal/external manufacturing teams.
• Complete and release product designs which meet customer requirements and internal best practices.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communicate project status to critical project stakeholders, and escalate concerns when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate product development records.
• Travel infrequently to interface with customer engineering and manufacturing bases.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Project Design Suite and Inventor (3D).
• Drawing and Design Experience in the packaging industry.
• Minimum of 5 years as an engineer/designer in the packaging industry or related field.
• Proven track record of successful machine design.
• Being proficient in project design, layout design, and modern engineering practices.

Required Abilities / Skills / Essential Functions:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend written plans.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Must be present on-site to complete the job.

Job Type: Full-time