Description

About MGS & Coesia:

MGS is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of cutting-edge packaging automation solutions with core competencies in secondary packaging and product handling, headquartered in Maple Grove, MN. MGS' focus industries are pharmaceuticals & healthcare, food, personal care and industrial goods.

MGS is part of Coesia, a group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy. Coesia has operating units in 36 countries, a turnover of 2,015 million euros in 2022 and over 8,000 employees.

Coesia, a group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy, and fully owned by Isabella Sergnoli. Coesia's companies are leaders in automation solutions for multiple industries, ranging from automated processing and packaging machinery, testing and vision systems, to digital printing technologies, factory flow solutions and precision gears. Our customers include leading players in Consumer Goods, Healthcare & Pharma, Tobacco, Ceramic Tiles, Luxury Goods, Aerospace, Racing & Automotive, Electronics. Coesia has 141 operating units in 35 countries, a turnover of about 1.9 billion euros and over 8,000 employees. In the United States, Coesia employs over 900 people. 

About the Role:

This role is responsible for the following: Creation of mechanical design, mentoring a project team through the research and development of technologies, design process, being the primary technical contact (both internally and externally) at each step from manufacturing through assembly, debug, final acceptance, install and service while meeting budget, technical and scheduling criteria.

Concept Development/Design to Standards – Develop and maintain standards in the mechanical design for new models and modules. Conceptualize and lay out components, mechanisms, and mechanical systems.
Deliver to Project Scope/Schedule/Budget – Attend, support, and document Concept and Design Reviews.
Documentation – Create, review, or maintain all technical documentation for assigned projects - including but not limited to: Functional Specifications, flow diagrams, and floor plans.
Lead Design Teams – Be the lead technical contact for complex projects by providing support through manufacturing, assembly, debug, and final acceptance. Coordinate the efforts of other individuals to complete projects efficiently. Be the assembly support person throughout the debugging process.
Technical Expert and Support – Keep abreast of new applicable Provide service support for past projects. Support internal as well as customer design reviews.
Implement Product Standards – Maintain and update engineering standards.
Sales Support – Technical consultation and review of customer specifications.
Factory Acceptance Testing Support – Provide support for customer FAT activities.
Design Review – Analyze designs to increase safety, effectiveness, and efficiency as well as to reduce costs.
Process Improvement – Utilize Continuous Improvement, Design for Manufacturability and GAMP5 practices to continuously improve business practices and equipment designs.
Floor Support – Assist with troubleshooting of machine assembly, debug and resolve technical issues.
Innovation – Lead the industry through invention of new and creative solutions to meet emergent customer needs.
Customer Interface – Represent MGS in activities involving customers including trade shows, service trips, and design reviews.
Integration Lead Work – Integrate multiple pieces of MGS equipment and other OEM into a comprehensive packaging solution.
Agile Project Planning and Development – Lead dynamic teams utilizing agile methodology to develop and plan projects and quickly iterate on customer solutions.
Technical Expert – Learn new and existing technologies in depth as to become the subject matter expert for other staff members.
Staff Development – Support the principal engineers in management activities as required.
Embody Values – Support and promote the Company’s values daily through words and actions.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• BSME degree (or equivalent) or AA degree in an applicable field with 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with a BSME degree: 5+ year of machine design, or an AA with experience in machine build.
• Proficiency in Solid Modeling with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Specific, demonstrated experience working with:
  • Creation of new machine design
  • Linear motion actuators and systems
  • Machine robotics
  • Analysis and simulation of mechanical systems
  • Pneumatic and vacuum components and systems
  • Troubleshooting of mechanical systems
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
• Interpersonal skills effectively for working within a team environment.
• Prioritization skills include the ability to work with limited supervision.
• Experience with estimating, planning, and executing projects withing requirements.
• Proficiency in leading teams and providing direction to peers.

Physical Requirement

• Possibly sitting for long periods of time at a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Occasional walking, bending, reaching, twisting, squatting, carrying, and grasping.

Work Environment

• Work is split between an office environment and manufacturing floor, with the need to visit production facilities as required.
• Some travel may be required (20% or less).
• Some exposure to dust, dirt, and noise.

Our Offer

Pending professional experiences development, the base salary range for this role is between $95K-$118K.

Coesia North America offers a competitive benefit package which includes, among other things:

• 401K offering 6% company match with no vesting period
• Flexible remote work offering
• 8-weeks paid parental leave
• Multiple health benefit & insurance options
• PTO, sick time, and 12 observed calendar holidays
• Company paid short-term disability (80% wager placement) & long-term disability
• HSA company contribution for individual & employer family coverage

Coesia is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity and inclusion.