Mechanical Engineer in Production [Mid-Senior; F/M/D]
Core
Design custom food processing equipment and develop mechanical solutions for plant-based protein manufacturing while supporting production operations.
Role type
Mid-Senior hands-on mechanical engineer (food production)
Builds
Custom mechanical systems for plant-based meat manufacturing
Domain
Food industry + mechanical engineering
Required skills
CAD software, process modeling, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, lean manufacturing, equipment maintenance, reliability engineering, technical documentation
Preferred skills
Food processing experience, automated systems, process optimization
Technologies
CAD software, process modeling tools, manufacturing software systems
Responsibilities
Install and commission new food processing equipment; diagnose and repair mechanical/electrical/pneumatic equipment failures; design modifications to improve efficiency and food safety; build and test mechanical prototypes; manage external vendors and contractors; develop technical documentation (SOPs, schematics, drawings).
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC