Mechanical Engineer

About the client:

Our Client is a global leader in food processing and packaging solutions committed to making food safe and available everywhere. The company protects what is good by safeguarding food people and the planet while creating a positive impact worldwide.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of for food people and the planet

Job Summary

Our Client is we commit to making food safe and available everywhere and we protect whats good protecting food protecting people and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of peoples lives every day and we need people like you to make it happen

Processing Liquid Food Solutions is responsible for developing and manufacturing solutions and branded processing units for processing liquid foods within the dairy beverage prepared food and plant based categories.We work closely with our market operations and customers to understand their true needs. To ensure this we create and convey solutions that provide the greatest value for Our Client and its customers.

Processing Liquid Food Solutions has approximately 350 employees across five main sites Sweden China USA India and Singapore

We are hiring for the role of Senior Mechanical Engineer in P and F BU Liquid Food Solutions The Senior Mechanical Engineer will report to the Engineering Manager and is based in Chakan Pune.

The role requires knowledge and understanding of engineering practices for the design of food processing machinery including applied food processing technology hygienic design general machine design and manufacturing techniques. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to design process modules and lines across all food categories to fulfil customer orders. You will work from order intake through to delivery of the finished product.

At Business Unit Liquid Food in India we work with process solutions that include various types of modules linked to complete projects This provides variation and challenges in daily work.

The position is based in Pune India

You will be required to travel 10 percent of your time

• As a Mechanical Engineer in Prepared Food and Plant Based engineering you will be part of a team of Process Automation and Mechanical Engineers delivering processing solutions to customers. You will work closely with R and D Supply Chain.
• Management Production and Sales and be part of a global network.
• Be responsible for mechanical and piping design in customer orders throughout the entire order process.
• Create 3D process piping design skid design and modelling using Autodesk Inventor.
• Extract 2D drawings for manufacturing use.
• Extract pipe and fitting lists for BOM purchasing and manufacturing.
• Extract frame pipe and fitting BOM and prepare costing for planning meetings.
• Assist workshop assemblers with technical queries.
• Provide quick layout estimates for sales support.
• Communicate with Mechanical Design Owners in Sweden to share updates and feedback.
• Work with component suppliers on development projects.
• Design local modules independently including pasteurizers TPCIP and sterilizers.
• Design BPU branded processing units for prepared food plant based dairy beverage and aseptic tank orders.
• Create 2D detail drawings for tanks and vessels.
• Communicate with production quality supply management and engineering teams as required.
• Provide engineering support to other sites.
• Perform FEA and frame analysis.
• Support issue resolution audits WCM activities and other tools.

• 5 to 12 years of working experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor or other 3D piping design software and AutoCAD 2D and 3D.
• Proficiency in MS Office software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Service minded attitude.
• Ability to multitask in stressful situations.
• Strong experience in hygienic piping design skid design process piping food manufacturing practices.
• Good understanding of standards and codes such as ASME SMS 3A DIN.
• Experience in tank and vessel design.

• Exciting challenges with opportunities for development and training in a global environment.
• A culture that drives innovation and visible results.
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion.
• Market competitive compensation benefits and flexible working arrangements.

About 1840 & Company

1840 & Company is a global leader in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and remote talent solutions, dedicated to propelling businesses forward through our comprehensive suite of services. We specialize in connecting companies with world-class freelance professionals and delivering top-tier outsourcing services, across over 150 countries worldwide.

Our mission is to empower growth for forward-thinking businesses, seamlessly bridging any skill or resource gaps with our expertly vetted talent pool. We firmly believe in fostering an environment where exceptional individuals can achieve an optimal work-life balance, working remotely from any location, while maximizing their professional growth and earning potential.

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