SPX Flow

Mechanical Design Engineer (hybrid)

SPX Flow – globally and locally:

SPX FLOW, Inc. manufactures and supplies engineered flow components, process equipment, and turn-key systems. The Company offers 20 brands of pumps, valves, mixes, air dryers, hydraulic tools, homogenizers, separators, and heat exchangers, filtration solutions as well as aftermarket parts and services.

SPX FLOW serves food and beverage, health, and industrial manufacturers, bringing together trusted brands and technologies to meet new consumer expectations and anticipate industry trends. Many of your household goods & favorite snacks may have been created with the help of SPX Flow solutions.

SPX Flow has been established for over 100 years! Headquartered in North Carolina, we have operations in more than 25 countries and a broad global customer base. Our 5000 employees worldwide innovate to design, deliver and service high-value solutions for our customers.

As a world leader in sustainable solutions, we’ve launched projects at our facilities to save energy and reduce waste, and we engineer efficiency into our products and technologies to help our customers do the same. We currently hold more than 550 patents worldwide, and roughly 44% of them are related to sustainability and clean technology

SPX flow at Brno, Czech Republic is looking for Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team.

About the role:

Mechanical Design Engineer will provide mechanical design and process engineering support on dairy, brewery and food projects to the Engineering, Project Management and Sales activities of the company.

Working in a team-based environment, consisting of Process Engineers, Automation Engineers, Project Managers & Sales Staff, the applicant will be responsible for design leading to successful execution of major capital projects, of up to 18 months duration.

The position will include sales support, office-based design, and will extend from time-to-time to consultancy, site service visits and commissioning periods on customers sites.

About your responsibilities at SPX Flow

• Designs, develops, and tests all aspects of mechanical components, equipment, and machinery allocated within the allocated budget and timescales in accordance with contractual requirements and in line with current SPX designs.
• Produces both design and manufacturing drawings (Line diagrams, Plant and Pipe work Layouts, Pipe work Isometrics, Material take-offs, Foundation drawings, Equipment drawings, Fabrication drawings).
• May oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water and steam systems. Undertakes site surveys and works on site as required.
• Evaluates mechanical products to determine their cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Prepares purchase requisition instructions by interpreting specifications and quotations, etc.
• Applies basic/standard fundamental engineering principles, theories, and concepts to techniques, methods and practices of scientific/technical field.
• Handles well- defined or routine problems, using standard practices and procedures with direct supervision.
• Contributes to the completion of routine technical tasks. Collaborates with team to generate new ideas for innovative business growth.
• Correctly interprets information contained in the contract and develop detailed designs to satisfy technical and commercial requirements of the contract.
• Supports the sales department as required
• Work is closely supervised. Follows specific detailed instructions.

About you

• Educated to Higher National Diploma level or equivalent in Chemical, Food, Mechanical or similar Engineering / Food Technology.
• Sound knowledge of Process Plant Layout and pipe work design for Processes and Services for the Hygienic Industries.
• Use of AutoCAD and 3D drawing packages for drafting purposes.
• Ability to work from outline basic design data and information and develop into fully production type drawings suitable for manufacture and/or site installation.
• General knowledge of the design requirements of the Hygienic Industries.
• 0-2 year experience with food or chemical industry plant designing.
• Time Management
• Word processing / spread-sheeting
• Must be a fluent English speaker

About your benefits

• Home office options and flexible working to accommodate all employees.
• Performance & recognition programs.
• Bonus structures (depending on company and personal performance).
• Family friendly policies.
• Genuine progression and development opportunities with a global organization.
• Healthy minds and healthy lives resources.
• Retirement savings plans with company contributions.

About the company globally

At SPX FLOW, sustainability is more than a buzzword. It’s a way forward. We improve the world through innovative, sustainable solutions. 

Check out our sustainable solutions here: here

We put people first, creating opportunities for everyone, and we give back to our communities too. Our team members are what make SPX FLOW special. 

Next steps?

Does it sound as your next job? Be our solution in the making and apply now!