Mechanical Design Engineer

Nu-Meat Technology is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for our Friedrich Metal Products facility in Greensboro, NC. Friedrich is a leading manufacturer of industrial smokehouses, smoke generators, and blast chillers for the food processing industry. Responsibilities Prepare detailed fabrication drawings from the concept phase to release for custom-engineered food processing equipment. Provide assembly, subassembly, and component-level drawings, based on ASME standards, for the entire machine or project. Document assembly procedures for the lean manufacturing process. Prepare Bill of Materials for production control and purchasing. Generate preliminary layout drawings for the quotation phase of projects. Develop a firm grasp of current manufacturing methods and processes. Contribute design and productivity improvements. Experienced in product design management (concept to release). Interface with the manufacturing team to provide technical support and feedback. Compile technical information for owner and user manuals. Participate in company-wide continuous improvement and quality assurance projects. Qualifications Proficiency in Solid Edge or Solid Works CAD Systems 4-year Mechanical Design degree plus a minimum of two years of design experience Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously Intimate knowledge of thin-gauge stainless steel sheet metal fabrication (Laser, water jet, plasma cutting). Hands-on practical experience working with laser cutting and press brake equipment is considered advantageous. Intimate knowledge of modern welding methods (TIG, MIG, Track-Welding, Robotic Welding). Hands-on practical welding experience is considered advantageous. Experience in fixture, template design, and methods to prevent material heat distortion during the welding process. Comfortable in a manufacturing setting on the production floor at times.