[Hiring] Mechanical Engineer @LGI Homes

Role Description

The Mechanical Engineer will apply engineering principles to design, improve, and develop facilities, equipment, machinery, testing systems, and manufacturing processes across Proliant Dairy's manufacturing sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field required.
• Two to five years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer in the food industry.
• Experience with Dairy processes, evaporation, drying and membrane filtration (UF/RO/NF), or spray drying preferred.
• Preferred candidates located within commuting distance of the St. Johns, MI facility.

Requirements

• Knowledge of engineering practices/principles and the ability to develop, analyze, and implement engineering methods and processes.
• Knowledge of industrial engineering designs and drafting and the ability to modify plans to existing facilities.
• Ability to interpret and communicate engineering plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of manufacturing costs associated with implementing engineering designs and equipment.
• Ability to prepare written product feasibility reports to management.
• Ability to interpret production data, perform production capacity studies, and prepare written recommendations to management.
• Ability to work closely with production personnel to maximize plant efficiency.
• Ability to modify and adapt equipment/machinery to advance product process from the pilot plant to full operational capacity at the manufacturing plant level.
• Ability to operate a variety of software programs, specifically those concerned with computer-aided design.
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations such as mechanical, structural, and mass energy balances.
• Ability to effectively communicate with contractors, vendors, suppliers, customers, and other business-related contacts.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality related to all duties and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of industrial/mechanical engineering, piping, and utility systems.
• Knowledge of organizational methods and the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD.
• Ability to work daily and extended hours as necessary.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Ability to be self-motivated.
• Ability to function effectively and proactively in a team environment, but also to work on projects with limited supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with process control design and instrumentation design and selection.
• Knowledge of Food Safety, GMP and HAACP.
• Skill in mathematics, communication, and organization.
• Ability to draft for mechanical and industrial disciplines.

Benefits

• A choice of three quality affordable healthcare coverage options.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Health savings account with employer contribution/flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off starting at 3 weeks annually and 9 paid holidays.