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MALLET AND COMPANY

SOLIDWORKS INDUSTRIAL PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER

PITTSBURGH, PA

Company Overview:
Mallet and Company, a subsidiary of Vantage Specialty Chemicals, is a leading global supplier of processing aids for the food industry and recognized as a champion of: bread and cake release compounds, edible oils and specialty blends, emulsions and icing stylizers, bread pan oilers, cake pan greasers and target spray equipment.

SUMMARY: The SOLIDWORKS INDUSTRIAL PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER is responsible for the design and innovation of our companys equipment, sold to both commercial bakeries and retail customers, in a 3D CAD environment (SOLIDWORKS).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design equipment on SOLIDWORKS to be used in commercial bakeries and in retail locations (tabletop units)

• Review and troubleshoot existing equipment to improve the design

• Lead New Product Development projects

• Lead design reviews at various stages to capture input from various constituents (sales, customer, etc.)

• Advise on equipment modifications to enable manufacturing process enhancements

• Determine best practices for utilizing SOLIDWORKS in coordination with Equipment Division Manager

• Act as business unit's subject matter expert with SOLIDWORKS

• Troubleshoot customer equipment over the phone and in-person (may drive company vehicle, if within a drivable distance)

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / COMPETENCIES

• BS or AS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college/university or equivalent relevant experience required

• 5+ years of experience in a product design role with knowledge of Design for Manufacturing required

• Requires SOLIDWORKS super-user background with parts management and best practices experience

• Requires knowledge of equipment designs including but not limited to BOMs, Assembly Drawings, Schematics, GD&T and tolerance stack-up

• Commercial bakery, food manufacturing or restaurant equipment design experience preferred

• Experience with troubleshooting issues via phone preferred

• Electrical design a plus but not a requirement

• PLC programming experience a plus but not a requirement (we use Allen Bradley)

• Experience preferred with outsourcing designs for manufacture

• Capacity to transfer knowledge of SOLIDWORKS to new users or less experienced colleagues

• Well-developed oral and written communication and technical skills

• Demonstrated commitment to excellence, personal leadership and customer focus are critical for success in this role

• Strong problem-solving skills; self-motivated by problem-solving with inherent curiosity to understand how things work

• Ability to leverage suppliers of off-the-shelf components rather than custom-designed components

• Consistent track record of working effectively in a team and with staff in non-technical positions; must be a team player who demonstrates interpersonal skills and freely and openly exchanges ideas with customers, colleagues and key contacts in other departments; champion of collaboration!

• Proven ability to direct and recommend cost-effective, creative solutions

• Ability to learn new products and processes quickly; ability to learn the internal workings and repair approaches to repairing food equipment

• A logical and independent mind; excellent analytical skills

• Ability to travel up to 20%, both domestically and internationally (South America); valid U.S. Passport (or equivalent) required

• Strong comfort level with working in a fast-paced environment where quantity and quality go hand-in-hand

• Demonstrated success in working efficiently and reliably with minimal supervision

• Must possess a valid drivers license (to drive company vehicle to regional customers)

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: Up to 20% - domestically and internationally

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, incumbent is constantly required to sit or stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; requires periods of walking, climbing stairs, standing, stretching, crouching, bending, heights, and carrying heavy items up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation; frequent communication by telephone required so must be able to speak clearly and hear well; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus and to work on a computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment with air conditioning/heating, and on manufacturing floor at customer sites that may or may not be temperature-controlled

Vantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled