Mechanical Engineer

FBD Partnership, L.P. is the leading, global manufacturer of frozen beverage dispensers located in San Antonio, Texas. With a customer-first business philosophy and a team dedicated to the highest product quality, FBD develops and manages strong, long-term relationships with customers in the quick-service restaurant, convenience store, theater, and theme park industries. More information about the company can be found at https://www.fbdfrozen.com/

Summary:

Provide product design/development and engineering support to specific product projects through design (creating 3D modeling and 2D drawings) and technical support in accordance with customer and agency requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support Senior Engineers with technical design (component specification and selection), development (prototyping and testing), and certification (agency and regulatory requirements) of refrigeration and fluid systems equipment.
• Support sustaining product design with changes and/or improvements including development and execution of reliability test plans.
• Generate models and detailed drawings using SolidWorks.
• Develop prototype parts.
• Perform and coordinate product testing with direction from Senior Engineers.
• Participate with investigations and assist in resolving field problems related to specific products.
• Evaluate and create production deviations, engineering models and drawings, Engineering Change Notices (ECN), and Bills of Materials.
• Follow and maintain method and procedures for transfer of design packages including part and assembly drawings, BOMs, and other documentation required.
• Review and monitor part revision and history using Workgroup PDM.
• Support Senior Engineers with developing new machine configurations to meet specific customer needs and expand product lines.
• Communicate with vendors on requirements and materials needed for project completion.
• Provide technical support for product line to manufacturing departments.
• Participate in cross-functional teams in new product commercialization.
• Participate in project reviews and meetings.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelors’ Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Must have 0-2 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Must have technical curriculum or knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid flow, materials science, and/or electro-mechanics.
• Must have basic knowledge of SolidWorks. Must be familiar in the use of parametric solid modeling software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Mechanical Desktop, Pro-E, or Unigraphics.
• Must have basic knowledge in the use of industry best practices for engineering design (FMEA, DFMA, etc).
• Must have basic statistical knowledge.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

Physical Demands:

• Required to talk, hear, type, and have eye/hand/foot coordination, sit, walk, stand, reach, grasp, lift, push, pull, carry, and effectively communicate.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds.
• This position works in a typical office, manufacturing, and lab environment.
• Clarity of vision including the ability to appropriately differentiate colors.
• Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.