Mechanical Designer

About GEA

• GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

• Why join GEA

• GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

Your profile and qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Mechanical Design or equivalent experience

• 0–5 years of experience in mechanical design

• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor (required) and familiarity with Autodesk Vault (preferred)

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Solid written and verbal communication skills

• Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

• Exposure to food, dairy, beverage, or chemical processing equipment

• Knowledge of 3-A sanitary standards and/or evaporation processes

• Familiarity with U.S. and international engineering standards

• Experience working with both imperial and metric units

• Hands-on experience with real-world engineering projects

• Opportunities for growth and skill development

• Supportive, team-driven environment

• Exposure to cutting-edge process equipment and technologies

• Occasional travel (≤5%) to fabrication shops or installation sites

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Your responsibilities and tasks

• Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day

• Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore

• Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster

• Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset

• Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits

• Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance

• Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

• Create detailed mechanical drawings and layouts for systems, components, and assemblies

• Develop multiple views and clearly define dimensions, tolerances, materials, and relationships between parts

• Interpret engineering specifications and perform calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance

• Build and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) based on drawings and project requirements

• Revise and update drawings to reflect design changes and improvements

• Maintain organized project records and archive drawings in internal systems

• Perform self-checks and ensure adherence to established quality and checking procedures

• Troubleshoot and resolve design discrepancies independently

• Collaborate with project managers, production teams, vendors, and purchasing to support project execution

• Manage your time effectively to meet deadlines and project milestones

• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment