PDC International Corp., located in Norwalk, CT engineers, manufactures and distributes machinery for applying Heat Shrinkable Tamper-Evident Seals and Sleeve Labels worldwide to customers such as Kraft Foods, Johnson and Johnson, Proctor & Gamble, Unilever, and Nestle to name a few. PDC also fabricates both Hot/Air & Steam Shrink Tunnels.

PDC International just celebrated over 50 years of business as an industry leader, and was awarded as a Connecticut Top Workplace.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be positioned at PDC’s Norwalk, CT Corporate Office with 10% to 15% travel.

Responsibilities include:

• Machine Design – design and develop custom assemblies and machines, from concept through manufacturing and testing, including modeling parts and assemblies in 3D.  Autodesk Inventor or other parametric software proficiency required. 
• Construct accurate and complete bills of material based on designs that conform to cost and performance objectives
• Maintain documentation including assembly drawings and bills of material in ERP software
• Working within the project budgetary guidelines.
• Part and Assembly Drawings – create detailed drawings for use in fabrication, assembly, and customer documentation.
• Interface with manufacturing and assembly to ensure parts are machined and installed in conformance with design
• Layout Drawings – create machine installation and layout drawings using AutoCAD
• Parts and Vendor Research – research new technology and components and interact with vendors or distributors as needed.
• Assembly Support – must be able to work in an assembly environment with technicians to assist test and debug machinery.
• Provide Technical and Sales Support - both internally and externally with customers. 

Job Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment that involved dynamic mechanical system design, preferably in the packaging industry
• Demonstrated skill in automated machine design using Autodesk Inventor or equivalent 3D modeling software
• Demonstrated performance with AutoCAD design software
• Mastery in 3D design of mechanical parts
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and assembly operations is required
• Knowledge of packaging machinery, as well as shrink film printing and converting considered assets
• Must be capable of multitasking in a rapid paced environment with changing priorities
• Must have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Clear and positive communicator
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team
• Ability to prioritize tasks driven by deadlines and urgency, and work independently as a specialist with minimal supervision or guidance
• Demonstrated skill with Microsoft Office products

Compensation:

• Salary compensation commensurate with experience

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Holidays

To Apply 

Fill out the form on this page or email your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to GTantimonico@pdc-corp.com.

No phone calls please….