Mechanical Design Engineer

Greensboro, North Carolina

Nu-Meat Technology
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Nu-Meat Technology is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for our Friedrich Metal Products facility in Greensboro, NC. Friedrich is a leading manufacturer of industrial smokehouses, smoke generators, and blast chillers for the food processing industry.


Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed fabrication drawings from the concept phase to release for custom-engineered food processing equipment.
  • Provide assembly, subassembly, and component-level drawings, based on ASME standards, for the entire machine or project.
  • Document assembly procedures for the lean manufacturing process.
  • Prepare Bill of Materials for production control and purchasing.
  • Generate preliminary layout drawings for the quotation phase of projects.
  • Develop a firm grasp of current manufacturing methods and processes.
  • Contribute design and productivity improvements.
  • Experienced in product design management (concept to release).
  • Interface with the manufacturing team to provide technical support and feedback.
  • Compile technical information for owner and user manuals.
  • Participate in company-wide continuous improvement and quality assurance projects.

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Solid Edge or Solid Works CAD Systems
  • 4-year Mechanical Design degree plus a minimum of two years of design experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Intimate knowledge of thin-gauge stainless steel sheet metal fabrication (Laser, water jet, plasma cutting).
  • Hands-on practical experience working with laser cutting and press brake equipment is considered advantageous.
  • Intimate knowledge of modern welding methods (TIG, MIG, Track-Welding, Robotic Welding). Hands-on practical welding experience is considered advantageous.
  • Experience in fixture, template design, and methods to prevent material heat distortion during the welding process.
  • Comfortable in a manufacturing setting on the production floor at times.

Date Posted: 07 June 2025
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