Responsibilities / Tasks
Design according applicable GEA standards and/or customer specifications, in accordance with international and/or local regulations and directives.
Develop custom made designs by using GEA standardized solutions.
Study the design and set up of Sales Layout / Customer Approved Layout, create 3D drawings for the Manufacturing & Installation, calculation of the required materials (BOM) monitor and discuss the project design and project planning.
Create 3D drawings of different Bakery Equipment Ovens (3D model, 2D paper spaces with correct dimensions, make a material take off). 3D drawings are for various purpose i.e. Manufacturing, sales layout, Site installation etc. some additional drawings may be required i.e. special details and standard solution drawings as per need
Knowledge of Mechanical component design, Machine Design is preferred.
Knowledge of Industrial baking & oven, Conveyor systems (steel belt, wire mesh)
Drives, tracking, tensioning & wear, Thermal zones, airflow & ducting (mechanical view), Heat impact on structure & components is preferred
Check the specifications, requirements in order to create a correct drawings and bill of materials for the project
Correct preparation of all items to be ordered by procurement (from the various BOM lists.
Work in close cooperation with the Bakery Oven Equipment design engineer / project manager.
Keep track of and stay within project planning calculated budget of CAD engineering hours.
Transfer and apply learning experience from completed to current and future projects using standardization and transfer of knowledge
Transfer technical process knowledge to stakeholders within the organization for development and innovation.
Safeguard knowledge by guiding and coaching colleagues within the project teams and the engineering departments.
Follow internal and external developments within the discipline (mainly on CAD programs)
Own work in quantitative and qualitative terms, incorrect execution of the job can lead to financial impairment
Own planning for a specific project as an integral part of the overall planning
Report possible exceeding of the calculated budget and or the number of calculated hours.
Providing all and correct installation drawings within the scope of GEA
Proper mechanical design of the Bakery equipment
Correct technical specifications to order the item correctly.
Your Profile / Qualifications
Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering
3 – 8 years of experience in the field of mechanical design **
Experience in Bakery Ovens / Machinery / Equipment design, sheet metal component design will be added advantage
Willing to pick up a study in Bakery Equipment and Processes
Knowledge of CAD systems (Inventor, Vault Pro, AutoCAD-Mechanical)
Able to read Approved Design Specification Documents
Experience in MS Office
Excellent communication in English language – written and oral
Knowledge of Italian language is an added advantage
Should be a team player
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