### **Primary Responsibilities** * Mechanical design of packaging machinery and automation within assigned specifications * Provides engineering expertise throughout the project and product development lifecycle; from initial concept generation to detailed design, machine development, installation and customer acceptance * Work with Lead Product Line Designers to identify and implement cost savings in designs/materials * Manage assigned projects on schedule and within budget * Ensure Bills of Material are in line with agreed company standards * Support Sales Department with concept development for future projects * Specify and integrate OEM equipment in “turn\-key” projects * Is driven by a desire for engineering excellence whilst helping ensure that designs are delivered within agreed cost and time constraints * Ensure project\-related processes are fully adhered to ### **Secondary responsibilities** * Supervision of mechanical designers throughout detailed design and engineering technicians during the assembly and test of equipment as required * Provides engineering information by answering questions and requests. * Take other work tasks as needed by team leader * Support team development and continues improvement * Keeps current with latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to packaging equipment system design and operation * Proactively identifies and recommends corrective actions to address engineering quality and cost issues ### **Physical Demands** * This is a mixed position with work performed in an office environment and on the assembly floor depending on the circumstances and priorities of each day * Hearing acuity required for safety reasons while on the assembly floor * Exposure to high noise from machines operating nearby during visits to the assembly floor * Depending on the circumstances work is done while sitting down (office work) or standing up (on assembly floor) * Required to work with computer for prolonged periods of time ### **Working Conditions \& Environment** * Occasional travel to customer sites may be required * Expected 40 hour workweek * Long working hours may be necessary on occasion in order to comply with deadlines (internal and external) * This position requires the employee to attend work properly groomed and dressed. according to the position ### **Desired Behavioural Competences** * Behaves ethically — Ensures own behaviour and team members’ behaviour is consistent with Mpac Langen standards and aligns with the values of the organization * Impact and influence — Works effectively with and through others including where no formal authority exists * Achievement Motivation — Results oriented. Sets high standards and objectives * Communicate Effectively— Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner * Team Leadership — Effective at building support, thinks team first, promotes success in terms of team as well as individual success, and is adept at creating a shared vision * Decision\-making — Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization * Organized — Sets priorities develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities * Problem Solving— Assesses problematic situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations * Hands\-on approach, ready to “roll\-up his/her sleeves” and stay close to the action ### **Hardware \& Software Requirements** * One desktop computer, keyboard, mouse, and desk phone * Relevant software, includes Dayforce, Concur, AutoCAD, Inventor, SmarTeam/Vault * 100% adherence to company computer policy is required ### **Knowledge \& Skills Required** * University Mechanical Engineering Education (preferred) * A minimum of 5 years mechanical design experience * Innovative thinker * Mechanical engineering experience in the field of automation/industrial machinery (Packaging Machinery experience is an additional asset) * Good knowledge and understanding of design standards. * Good level of computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel \& Project) * CAD design experience (2D or 3D – Autodesk Inventor) * Good understanding of manufacturing \& assembly processes