Mechanical Engineer - R&D at NEWTON CFV INC

Sebastian, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Design, Research & Development, CFV Valve Technology, Prototype Development, Testing, Repetitive Motion Systems, Mechanical Assemblies, Fluid Handling Equipment, CAD Software, SolidWorks, Fabrication, Troubleshooting, Design Reviews, Customer Collaboration, Project Management, Fluid Systems

Industry

Food & Beverages

Description

Description Company Overview Newton CFV located in Sebastian, Florida, a Middleby Company, is a rapidly growing organization. Newton CFV collaborates with globally recognized equipment manufacturers, beverage suppliers, convenience store chains, and restaurants to build and incorporate CFV technology in beverage dispensing and sanitizing systems. Position Summary The Mechanical Engineer position in R&D will support Research & Development initiatives focused on custom beverage equipment utilizing CFV valve technology. This role is responsible for taking projects from concept through final design and implementation, including customer collaboration, prototype development, testing, and final build execution. The ideal candidate is a practical problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced R&D environment, enjoys hands-on prototype work, and can translate customer needs into engineered solutions involving repetitive motion systems, mechanical assemblies, and fluid handling equipment. Requirements Responsibilities · Lead mechanical design efforts for custom beverage processing and handling equipment utilizing CFV value technology. · Collaborate with customers and internal cross-functional teams (Engineering, Production, R&D, Sales) to define project requirements and technical specifications. · Design mechanical systems involving repetitive motion, automation interfaces, and fluid process components. · Develop 3D models, detailed drawings, and bills of materials using CAD software. · Conceptualize, design, and build working prototypes. · Perform hands-on fabrication, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and refinement of prototype systems. · Analyze mechanical performance, durability, and reliability; recommend improvements as needed. · Support transition from prototype to final production-ready design. · Conduct design reviews and ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and safety requirements. · Troubleshoot mechanical issues in R&D builds and provide technical support during equipment commissioning. · Maintain thorough documentation of engineering changes, test results, and design iterations. · Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting timelines and quality expectations. Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. · 3+ years of mechanical design experience (R&D or custom equipment environment preferred). · Strong experience designing mechanical systems involving repetitive motion mechanisms. · Proficiency in SolidWorks · Experience with prototype development and hands-on mechanical assembly. · Understanding of fluid systems, pumps, valves, and beverage process equipment preferred. · Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. · Ability to move projects from concept through final validated design. · Strong communication skills for customer interaction and internal collaboration. Work Environment This role is based in a hybrid engineering/lab/manufacturing environment requiring both desk-based design work and hands-on prototype building and testing within R&D and production spaces.

Responsibilities

This role leads mechanical design efforts for custom beverage processing equipment utilizing CFV valve technology, taking projects from concept through final design and implementation. Responsibilities include designing mechanical systems, developing 3D models, building prototypes, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.