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Volpak is a leading organization headquartered in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, Spain. As a key player in pouch‐type packaging for over 40 years, we specialize in horizontal form‐fill‐seal, vertical multi‐lane, and cartoning machines. Our portfolio spans sauces & condiments, dairy, confectionery, pet food, home care, and chemicals. We continuously expand our offerings to meet evolving customer needs.
Volpak is part of Coesia, a global group of industry leaders headquartered in Bologna, Italy, employing over 8,000 people.
About the Role
The Mechanical Filling Engineer will develop standard and customized solutions in filling/dosing systems for solids, powders and liquids by ensuring correct technical requirements and execution, driving continuous improvement and differentiation, and working closely with Marketing, Product Management, and the R&D Leadership Team.
Main tasks and direct responsibilities
Leading and overseeing the various filling processes, including liquids, powders, and solids, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
Ensuring that existing filling solutions consistently meet current market requirements and customer expectations.
Guaranteeing best‐in‐class mechanical solutions and seamless integration of mechanical designs with hardware and software engineering.
Creating assembly drawings, detailed part drawings, 3D models, calculations, and bills of materials to support product development.
Coordinating external technical work, both from the rest of the Coesia group forces or from external companies, as required by the R&D Leadership Team, ensuring alignment with project goals and standards.
Proactively collecting feedback from the involved people, sharing expertise and promoting knowledge transfer among all stakeholders involved in product development, manufacturing, and service.
The position will be based in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, Spain.
What You Need to Be Successful
Engineering Graduate preferably in Industrial, Food technologies or Chemical Engineering.
At least 5 years of experience in filling/dosing systems based on auger technology for powder, piston filler or flowmeters. Experience in hygienic design of machinery/devices or in the packaging sector and/or automated machinery would be an advantage.
Extensive knowledge of 3D CAD software, Solidworks and Creo; it would be an advantage.
Advanced FEA, analytical and mathematical skills.
Good knowledge of fluid dynamics and liquid behaviours. Knowledge in automation (PLC, servo‐motors, ...) & pneumatics would be appreciated.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Familiar with basic functions of ERP.
English language, advanced level. Other languages would be an advantage.
Availability for sporadic worldwide trips.
Proactiveness, leadership aptitudes, result‐oriented and innovative approach.
Our Offer
Flexible timetable.
Life insurance supported 100% by the company.
Optional Medical insurance supported 50% by the company.
Private parking.
Coesia is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity and inclusion.
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