Mechanical Engineer in Fort Dodge

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Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Property of: CJ Bio America

1946 Harvest Ave.

Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Job #: M/E_ENG

REV: 10/30/2025

Department: Maintenance and Engineering

Reports to: Manager of Maintenance

Career Path: P

Function: Maintenance and Engineering

■Full-Time

■ Exempt

Job Summary

Responsible for providing mechanical technical expertise on manufacturing equipment, which includes equipment performance, projects, maintenance and repair.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Participate in monitoring and evaluating the performance of existing systems, processes and technologies and recommend modifications and enhancements to improve Safety, Reliability, Quality, and overall Efficiency.
• Oversee in selecting vendors, based on bids, qualification, and experience, and monitor/evaluate contractor and vendor performance to ensure work has been completed based on required standards, regulations and specifications.
• Ensure projects are properly commissioned, tested, verified, and to address any additional issues during the commission before completely turning the product to the designated team.
• Develop plans for Mechanical projects and ensure the cost and schedule targets are met for each project.
• Work with Cross Functional Team in assigned area to resolve problems relating to mechanical systems
• Discussions with maintenance team to determine root causes of machine failures and develop countermeasures to prevent reoccurrence. These items are of critical importance to improve overall reliability and call rank reduction of manufacturing equipment.
• Work within assigned area with cross functional team members to understand existing and future designs, safety, impact, workflow, productivity, etc.
• Develop, Assist, Identify, and Conduct Safety policies and procedures to ensure safe working environment and activities
• Design and assist Mechanical safety systems/barriers – provide CAD drawings of designs for review and quoting/procurement process.
• Analyze project requirements, identify, and address design parameters, engineering challenges and to ensure solutions are implemented accurately, timely and within budget. Serve as mechanical/construction technical lead, planning and organizing portions of a project. Budget, manpower, and equipment utilization.
• Design/develop/assist with Project Scope, Project Budget, Project justification/feasibility, prepare Funds Request/Project documents, Procurement of components (RFQ’s, SAP Ordering/Budget Tracking), Installation & Testing, Equipment Release to Production, & Verification of Project Closing (Documentation for Maintenance, Stock Item Request, & Lessons Learned), and manage revision and final version of drawings and documents.
• Assist projects such as new machine installations, upgrades, civil and structural etc. as necessary
• Assist project workflow and support internal and external resources to ensure on-time delivery of projects, meeting quality standards and within budget.
• Provide Contractor oversight of technical trades to ensure all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements, for all activities, are observed and implemented. Adherence to Plant/Industry safety rules compliance.
• Creates and implements mechanical standard operating procedures as necessary
• Understands industry trends, direction and standards that guide new technology offerings, and uses technology and market intelligence to provide strategic recommendations on initiatives to achieve business objectives; attends trade shows, technical seminars, and reads technical publications to keep abreast of the latest technology
• Responsible for the plant benchmarking program
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Machine design knowledge
• Work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Project management skills
• Working knowledge and familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning through SAP
• Experience with AutoCAD software
• Critical thinking with solid problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret drawings such as P&ID, ISO and Lay Out
• Ability to work independently and in team environments
• Strong Computer skills, i.e. Microsoft office suite products
• Critical thinking, multi-tasking and troubleshooting skills;

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• This position does not supervise the work of others
• This position works primarily in an office environment, but may also work in manufacturing environment which includes exposure to moving parts, high noise levels, vibrations, varying atmospheric conditions, temperatures, chemicals, high pressure steam, dust
• Frequently walks extended distances, ascend/descend stairs extensively
• Occasionally ascends/descends ladders
• Some travel is expected for this position
• Ability to remain in a stationary position up to 60% of shift
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights as necessary
• Ability to lift up 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, work in confined spaces, as necessary;
• Must be able to wear full-face respirator and protective equipment for testing. This includes minimal facial hair in order to ensure proper fit in of respirator in accordance with OSHA regulations. Must complete annual medical monitoring program, including pulmonary function testing.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field and 3 years of relative experience
• Bilingual in Korean and English , work experience in a manufacturing environment, and SAP software experience

We are an E-Verify participant.

Upon initial offer, a successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check is required.

Monday through Friday
8 AM to 5 PM

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