Job Description

Mechanical Engineer

Marlen, headquartered in Riverside, MO is recognized as a global designer and manufacturer of highly engineered and innovative food processing equipment and systems.  Our premium products have long set the standard for quality and performance in vacuum stuffing and pumping, portioning, size reduction, thermal processing, and food handling.  Marlen has been trusted by the world’s leading food brands for 70 years. Our world-class Solution Centers strategically located across the globe allow processors to lean on our highly experienced food processing technologists to develop and test unique solutions for your products.  

Marlen is seeking an energetic Mechanical Engineer to join our Pumps Product Line Engineering Team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Interact with the sales staff and customers to fully understand project requirements
• Prepare formal equipment layout drawings for customer review and approval
• Develop CAD models representative of the customer’s order
• Create engineering drawings utilizing GD&T
• Transfer BOM data from CAD to the ERP system
• Complete assigned tasks/designs within the required timeframe
• Provide updates on project status and deliverables as necessary
• Follow project scope and delivery expectations to ensure customer satisfaction
• Provide engineering assistance to service technicians and customers as required.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering preferred
• 4+ years relevant experience / industry experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Ability to perform the design and engineering functions necessary for all product lines
• Strong mechanical design comprehension and aptitude
• Experience designing stainless steel equipment for sanitary applications, including machined components, sheet metal, and welded assemblies is a plus
• Strong project management skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Extensive solid modeling background with preference on Creo & SolidWorks or AutoCAD Inventor software
• Microsoft Office Experience
• Experience with Infor Syteline is a plus
• Ability to use FEA software is a plus
• Comprehensive understanding of control systems necessary to communicate design intent

POSITION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• Problem-solving
• Creativity
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Excellent organizing and task management
• Strong communication & documentation skills

• Effective management and reporting of project timelines

• Math Skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is often required to sit for long periods of time and use their hands and fingers in order to use computer equipment, handle paperwork, use the telephone, and work on product-related components. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach. Vision abilities required by this job include color and close vision. Occasional need to lift up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment includes office and manufacturing. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be high in production environments. The employee is exposed to mechanical parts and industrial vehicles. Occasional travel in an airplane and automobile required. 

As a Duravant Family Company, Marlen participates in global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, as well as Doing Good initiatives to support our communities. In addition to a culture that promotes long term career satisfaction, with opportunities for personal and professional growth, Marlen offers an excellent total rewards package that includes:

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation
• Benefits: We have comprehensive benefit packages designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security
• Development: We have education and training programs which include an educational assistance program
• Time Off: We offer paid holidays and paid time off
• Driven Team Members: We have a cross-functional, collaborative environment, focused on delivering results
• Core Values: Our core values are Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Winning Spirit, and Sense of Urgency
• Culture: We are driven by our number one asset - our employees, and their successes
• Doing Good: We love to be active members of our community! We have several volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

Marlen International (“Marlen”) maintains a drug-free workplace is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law. The "EEO is the Law" poster is available at: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should contact Marlen Human Resources Department to request accommodation. In addition to federal law requirements, Marlen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. Must satisfactorily pass background check, post-offer drug screen, and physical prior to employment. Marlen participates in E-Verify.