Production Engineer
Core
Optimize and maintain production equipment, design machine parts, and drive process improvements for food processing automation.
Role type
Production Engineer / Mechanical Engineer
Builds
High-performance clipping machines, consumables, and integrated automation systems for the food processing industry.
Domain
Food processing / Industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical engineering, Industrial engineering, Automation / Electrical engineering, SolidWorks, 3D CAD modeling, Machine design, Production line maintenance, Process improvement analysis, German (fluent)
Preferred skills
Metal-forming processes (presses), Robotics integration, Project management, Lean/Six Sigma, Legacy equipment modernization
Technologies
SolidWorks, 3D CAD
Responsibilities
Analyze downtime, scrap, and bottlenecks to define improvement measures; Use SolidWorks to model and update machine parts from hand drawings; Plan and support modifications and upgrades of existing presses and equipment; Evaluate and implement automation/innovation ideas; Align with quality and sales to match machine capabilities with customer needs; Document changes and ensure technical data is up to date.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC