Component Engineer

Responsibilities / Tasks

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

• Develop mechanical information related to standard components and maintain in appropriate database(s).
• Provide technical guidance for new component development working closely with product managers and the CoC.
• Identify and evaluate cost savings for parts and manufacturing procedures.
• Responsible for guidance of technical designs for projects according to GEA standards, customer specifications and applicable regulations including USDA and 3A.
• Coordinates as dictated by project requirements alongside other project contributors including 3rd party suppliers, procurement, fabrication, quality control, design, automation, process engineering, project engineering, component engineering and structural engineering.
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, resolves engineering design and test problems.
• Reviews product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, manufacturability, and related specifications.
• Attends design review meetings for key project components and for all components of a new or customized nature.
• Collaborates with fabrication shops to optimize manufacturability and cost.
• Creates component technical specifications for design department and participates in design reviews.
• Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Creates and maintains technical operating manuals identifying and describing equipment operating characteristics.
• Specifies buyout components and supports procurement in price negotiation.
• Coordinates project specific structural engineering requirements.
• Creates item requirements in ERP system.
• Creates spare parts list for components.
• Participates in USDA-3A workgroups.
• Provides technical mentoring, leadership, and training to project teams.
• Completes other tasks as assigned by line manager.

Required Skills / Abilities :

Your Profile / Qualifications

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $80,000 - $120,000 per year. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.

The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and / or equity awards.

Working at GEA Group has significant benefits :

GEA Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed, accepted and valued. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.