Machine Design Engineer

Osgood Industries, LLC is a leading provider of innovative packaging machinery solutions with a rich history of growth and excellence. Founded in 1978, and privately owned for over four decades, Osgood has earned a strong reputation within the packaging industry. Located in Oldsmar, FL, our facility is dedicated to the design and manufacture of high-quality packaging machines for the food industry and a diverse range of products. We specialize in creating complete line solutions and offer comprehensive after-sales support. Our operations encompass engineering, manufacturing, assembly, R&D/testing, management, sales & marketing, administration, and service.

Position Summary:

This role researches and designs all aspects of filling machinery from individual components to complete assemblies. Working on projects in teams and / or individually, the engineer will design custom capital equipment and provide technical assistance in the fabrication, assembly and testing of assemblies and machines from customer order to customer site acceptance.

Essential Functions:

• Mechanically design packaging equipment based on customer’s specifications and requirements in providing them an automated system integration for filling food products into packaging equipment and production lines

• Analyzes product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine the design method and process

• Provides technical information and guidance concerning manufacturing, materials, and process advantages and limitations

• Applies feedback from company departments to continuously improve designs and engineering workflow

• Utilizes knowledge of design for manufacturing in optimization of components and subsystems

• Prototype mechanism design and validation, as needed

• Evaluates engineering data and test results to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications

• Evaluates field installations and recommends design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions

• Creates Engineering BOMs and assembly drawings

• Creates engineering documentation, including Product Specifications and testing procedures, maintenance intervals and quality control directives

• Occasional domestic and limited international travel which requires a valid passport or the ability to obtain a passport