Mechanical Design Engineer

  • PPM Technologies
  • Riverside, Missouri
  • Full Time
Mechanical Design Engineer at PPM Technologies

Mechanical Design Engineer at PPM Technologies in Riverside, Missouri

Posted in Other 26 days ago.

Type: full-time

Job Description:

About: PPM Technologies is a global designer and manufacturer of food processing equipment and technology. Our products focus on processing, seasoning and conveying equipment that provide well-manufactured solutions for snack foods, nuts and seeds, vegetables, meats, seafood and poultry, and much more.

PPM is looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to design food processing equipment related to our thermal and frying equipment line. Our ideal candidate would have previous experience working within the food processing industry. Familiarity with designing equipment that uses pumps, sensors, or power transmissions is a plus. Ideally, they would possess a strong understanding of thermal design and sanitation requirements.

Onsite Role: Riverside, MO

If this matches your experience, we encourage you to apply!

In this position you would:

Mechanical design of food machinery/equipment including stainless steel construction, power transmission, piping, ducting, etc. and overall sanitary design to meet food manufacturing standards.

Utilize experience in the application ofbustion, gas train and thermal design

Design customized large-scale food manufacturing equipment to customer specification.

Solves problems related to the design, manufacture, function and reliability of equipment. Gathers data from the field, manufacturing floor, quality control and other sources in determining cause of the problem. Uses structured problem-solving techniques in finding the solutions to problems related toponents

Work with other Engineers and Project Managers to ensure multiple pieces of equipment fits and works together.

Test and quality check designed equipment once built.

Conduct FEA of Fryers

Application testing of new customers product.

Provides support to the manufacturing organization.

Provide technical support to customers with help from Service department.

Travel to customer sites to assist with equipment startup

Assist other departments as required and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required, with at least three years of related experience.

Knowledge of food processing or related product lines and general knowledge of a custom machinery environment

Previous design experience of continuous fryer is a plus

Knowledge or experience in the application ofbustion, gas train, and thermal design is preferred.

Solid model CAD design, such as Solid Works, Inventor, etc. Experience with Creo is a plus

Must show good initiative, organization and follow-through.

Excellentmunication skills. Ability tomunicate directly withpany's customers.

Computer skills proficiency with MS Office: Word, Excel & Outlook.

Ability to be resourceful in looking for solutions to ovee any issue.

Analytical problem-solving skills

Must work well within a team and at the same time be able to make independent decisions.

Why Join PPM Technologies?

PPM Technologies offers apetitive benefits package for all full-time employees, including the following:

Medical coverage through your choice of a high deductible health plan or a PPO plan. All plans include prescription drug coverage.

Flexible spending accounts, when allowed by tax laws.

Health Savings Accounts (HSA), when allowed by tax laws.

Dental and Vision Coverage

Paid life insurance and disability insurance, and options to purchase additional coverage.

Paid Maternity Leave

Optional coverages include Long-term Care, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance

401k plan with match

Educational Assistance reimbursement

Accrued paid time off (PTO)

10 paid holidays annually
Job ID: 479174988
Originally Posted on: 5/31/2025

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