SR. Mechanical Designer

Company: Tasteful Selections, LLC
Location: Arvin
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Mechanical Designer will assist the engineering and maintenance departments in developing specific detailed design phases on major projects or total engineering work on smaller to moderate project scopes. As a critical part of our technical team, this role will be responsible for the modeling of industrial food manufacturing process, packaging, and utility systems. The designer will be responsible for all development phases: concept design, schematic design, detailed design, construction documentation, fabrication and assembly, and as-built as well as managing a design project from concept to completion. On occasion, this individual may act as the overall project manager on some capital projects. A wide degree of creativity, latitude, and self-direction is expected. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop designs for process/packaging system layout, equipment sizing, selection, and associated specifications based on internal customer requirements and performance criteria. Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering methods and techniques. Define mechanical/utility process requirements based on overall system performance requirements. Create and edit multi-disciplinary 2D drawings and 3D CAD models using AutoCAD suite. Conduct drawing and model reviews with appropriate stakeholders. Incorporate feedback and adjust drawings/models based on review comments. Work with other disciplines/parties to coordinate design interfaces, eliminate conflicts, and minimize deficiencies. Generate accurate bills of materials (BOMs) from design plans. Utilize the project management process to develop and manage project scope, schedule, and budget. Ensure drawing development adheres to quality standards and version control best practices. Drive failure analyses and design of experiments (DOEs) to identify root cause and corrective action. Support process installation and be responsible for outcomes related to design. Mentor others on design delivery workflow and best practices. Proactive in identifying and resolving challenges in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information using best design practices and tools. Establish and maintain relationships with third-party vendors. Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices. Performs other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong supervisory and leadership skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Education and Experience: Associates degree or higher in Mechanical Design or a related technical field (Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred). 10+ years of experience in developing designs for he food and beverage industry. Proven ability to work effectively across functions; experience working cross-functionally or with geographically dispersed teams, proven mentoring and coaching abilities, ability to motivate & inspire others. Expert level experience in AutoCAD or Solidworks (background with Navisworks a plus). Demonstrated experience successfully handling multiple projects/tasks in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Direct project management experience preferred. Continuous improvement experience a plus. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. AutoCAD certifications a plus. COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Tasteful Selections, LLC, located in Arvin, California, is a specialty potato company whose mission is to delight the consumer with great tasting, easy to prepare, inspirational potato products. A joint venture between RPE, Inc., CSS Farms, Inc., and Plover River Farms, Inc., the company is a vertically integrated farming operation that grows, packs, and markets baby potatoes, fingerlings, and seed potatoes. More information can be found at COMPENSATION: Salary will be commensurate with experience and skills. Tasteful Selections has a complete benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, company-matched 401(k), and bonuses. AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Tasteful Selections personnel are employed on an at-will basis. Employment at-will may be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice at any time by the employee or Tasteful Selections. Nothing in this Job Description shall limit the right to terminate at-will employment. No manager, supervisor, or employee of Tasteful Selections has the authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period or to make an agreement for employment on other than at-will terms. Only the President and Chief Executive Officer of Tasteful Selections has the authority to make any such agreement, which is binding only if it is in writing. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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