Mechanical Design Innovator

Company: Hydro-Thermal
Location: Waukesha
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionDo you want to be part of a team where we work collaboratively to achieve our goals? Do you enjoy working in an innovative and growth focused environment? A company that invests in its equipment and its team members? Then Hydro-Thermal is the company for you!At Hydro-Thermal Corporation success is attributed to people who are committed to technical competence, are responsive to customers' needs, are friendly, are willing to work hard, have complete integrity, and are active in our industry and in the local communities. The Mechanical Design Innovator is a critical role in the long-term product development cycle of a new type of brewing machine and other food production systems. They will utilize their mastery of the traditional brewing process or food production process, and creative problem solving to fulfill the design requirements to commercialize these products for Hydro-Thermal. This is accomplished by thinking, trying, developing, researching, retrying, recommending and building innovative, beautiful and hygienic brewing and food production systems. The key concepts for this product are reductions in batch variability, energy efficiency, a new standard of hygienic design, increases in manufacturing margins, safety, and surpassing customer satisfaction. Must be able to stimulate management through well researched and though-out recommendations and value-added logical arguments. This innovator cannot be afraid of the waves created by change. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical design of innovative new brewing and food production equipment under the
• direction of the senior product manager and within the stated vision of the project scope.
• Champion the project both inside and out of Hydro-Thermal Corporation.
• Actively solve process, manufacturing, budgeting, and value proposition problems regularly.
• Provide subject matter expertise on all aspects of the project both to internal marketing and sales
• departments, and externally at trade shows and any customer interactions.
• Develop technical mastery of sanitary equipment production processes, and the core
• technologies of Hydro-Thermal.
• Build and maintain networking relationships with industry professionals and customers as a
• representative of Hydro-Thermal Corporation.
• Designing and executing scientifically derived experiments in support of development.
• Identifying and validating improvement/corrective actions to deliver the desired benefits.
• Managing specifications and changes with associated testing or project work.
• Documenting progress and writing reports on testing, validations and problem-solving measures.
• Collecting and analyzing data.
• Lead material improvement projects, which could include managing material changes, qualifying
• alternate materials, delivering material cost savings or participating in new product launches.
• Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
  • Applicants must possess a firm mastery of commercial brewing processes and equipment, or hygienic systems
  • Minimum of 5 years brewery process or food production process design experience.
  • Technical brewing degree or BS in engineering discipline, preferably chemical or mechanical.
  • Prior experience in continuous improvement initiatives and Lean implementation a plus
  • Ability to develop a sampling plan, sample, analyze and draw statistically based conclusions.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills with ability to work a problem from problem statement development through to root cause identification and systemic corrective action implementation
  • Proactive, self-motivated individual. Action and results oriented with ability to work in a fast paced, challenging environmentBenefits:In addition to your base compensation, you are provided with a wide range of benefit programs which are designed to enhance the quality of your life, to provide protection and help when some of life's problems may occur.
    • Continuing Education/Tuition Reimbursement
    • Vacation and Personal Time Off and paid Holidays
    • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
    • 401k with company match
    • Company provided Life/AD&D Hydro-Thermal is always on the lookout for exceptional people. We value innovative, growth-centric minded folks who have integrity and never stop being a customer advocate. EEO Statement Hydro-Thermal Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Keywords: Hydro-Thermal, Waukesha , Mechanical Design Innovator, Other , Waukesha, Wisconsin