Mechanical Designer

Our Story

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.

DFR is part of the Climate & Sustainability Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Job Title: Mechanical Designer

Location: Richmond, VA

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a Mechanical Designer that provides the highest quality design and technical support for the Dover Food Retail-refrigeration display cases.

What You Will Be Responsible For In This Role

• Independently reviews specifications for the project.
• Determines what items need to be sized and ordered.
• Provides customer drawings.
• Meets tight design deadlines and work OT when required
• Leads technical discussions regarding design issues or proposed changes, internal and external to the company.
• Completes detail designs, including but not limited to drawing and Bill of Materials creation for shop manufacturing and assembly.
• Works hand in hand with the Electrical Design group to ensure accurate and consistent design expectations between the groups.
• Works with all areas within production to ensure equipment is design / manufactured / assembled and shipped with the utmost quality and with the customer and the customer’s delivery always being at the forefront of decisions.
• Develops strong relationships with all departments of the company, not just Engineering.
• Works with suppliers to obtain information on commercial components to be used with equipment.
• Other tasks as assigned by manager.
• The ideal candidate must be willing to work throughout the various areas of production shop floor. This includes but is not limited to, Laser, Fabrication, Welding, Assembly and Testing. It is imperative that Engineering be familiar with how these areas operate and what they do. This exposure will provide crucial knowledge once the candidate begins doing actual design / engineering work.
• Responsible for the organization and compilation of project specific documentation that is to be supplied to both internal and external Customers. Including support with this documentation post-shipment of projects.
• Occasional documentation maintenance may be required, regarding updating existing operating instructions, developing new operating instructions, etc.
  
  

Work Environment

• Work in this position is in an office and a factory floor environment, either locally or at a customer site. While performing the duties of this job in a factory setting, the employee may be exposed to airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud and PPE may be required.
  
  

What are the basic qualifications?

• An associate’s degree or higher in mechanical design (or equivalent / comparable work experience)
• 3D CAD software experience – Solid works
  
  

What are the preferred qualifications?

• Technical training with sheet metal design, machine shop function, electric motors, gears/mechanical devices
• 3D CAD Design experience (preferably sheet metal)
• Bill of Material creation / interaction
• Exposed to a fabrication and/or welding shop environment
  
  

To Be a Great Fit For The Role

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized and efficient in approaching tasks
• Independent self-starter with ability to solve problems and anticipate and avoid issues
• Strong team player, work ethic and commitment to win
• Customer-focused
  
  

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover for all our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially ourselves.

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis on which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.

• Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Winning Through Customers
• Respects and Values People
• Expectations for Results
• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays
  
  

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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.