Winpak Lane Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to join their Engineering Department based out of Rialto, California. In this role, you will design, draft, analyze, and validate mechanical components, layouts, assemblies, and 3D models for complex food packaging machinery. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on mechanical design, technical problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration in both office and manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop machine parts, equipment layouts, assemblies, diagrams, and 3D models for complex packaging machinery.
- Apply mechanical engineering principles to evaluate design concepts, troubleshoot equipment issues, and support validation of new or modified designs.
- Review customer specifications, technical manuals, and design data to assess feasibility, cost, maintenance needs, and application requirements.
- Specify equipment components and recommend design modifications to ensure performance, safety, sanitation, and engineering requirements are met.
- Create and maintain bills of materials while following Winpak engineering standards for naming conventions, baseline dimensioning, tolerancing, assemblies, and parts.
- Partner with engineers, designers, drafters, manufacturing, purchasing, and other teams to resolve system issues and support accurate, on-time project delivery.
- Support equipment failure investigations, machine assembly, equipment testing, and technical communication with internal teams, vendors, or customers as needed.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
- 3+ years of progressive engineering experience in mechanical design, equipment design, or a related manufacturing environment.
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering blueprints, technical drawings, and mechanical design documentation.
- Experience using SolidWorks and Autodesk products to create mechanical designs, assemblies, drawings, or 3D models.
- Knowledge of mechanical design principles, standard engineering practices, and equipment performance requirements.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve technical problems and support project execution.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with clear written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineering experience with food packaging machinery or food handling equipment.
- Familiarity with sanitation-focused machinery design, Good Manufacturing Practices, and food handling processes.
- Knowledge of machinery safety and guarding requirements, including OSHA, CE, or CSA principles.
- Experience applying regulatory or industry guidelines such as FDA, USDA, 3-A, Code of Federal Regulations, CSA, or EU/CE standards.
- Familiarity with raw materials, production processes, quality control, manufacturing costs, project management, quality assurance, machine assembly, or equipment testing.
- Familiarity with electrical wiring, electrical systems, or product data management software.
Additional Details:
- This is a full-time, exempt position.
- This position is 100% onsite in Rialto, California.
- The role works in both office and manufacturing environments and requires proper personal protective equipment in manufacturing areas.
- The employee must be able to walk, sit, stand, use hands to handle tools or equipment, occasionally bend or kneel, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Limited travel to vendor or customer sites may be required.
- Overtime may be required based on business needs.
Compensation range:
The compensation range provided is a general guideline only. The pay range is $85,000. Pay will be determined based on the candidate's experience and expertise and is subject to vary.
Why Winpak?
Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental, financial and social well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes the following:
- Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
- Travel coverage
- Disability coverage
- Voluntary life insurance
- Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Tuition assistance program
- Retirement savings plans
- A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultation services.
Winpak’s vision is to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet. We are a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry.
At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values. We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
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