Mechanical Engineer Needed to Design Complete Grain Packaging Machine Ended

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Job Description
We are looking for an experienced mechanical engineer / machine designer to develop the complete technical design and manufacturing drawings for a grain packaging machine (vertical form-fill-seal type – VFFS).
The objective is to obtain a fully manufacturable machine design, including all mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, and technical documentation required for fabrication.

Project Scope
Design a semi-automatic or automatic grain packaging machine capable of:
Packaging rice, sugar, lentils, seeds, or similar dry grains
Filling range: 5g to 250g
Target speed: 50 bags per minute
Accuracy: ±1%
Bag type: Pillow bag (PE or laminated roll film)
Film width: To be defined during design

Deliverables Required
The freelancer must provide:

Complete 3D Design
Full 3D CAD model (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar)
All sub-assemblies properly structured

Manufacturing Drawings
Detailed 2D fabrication drawings (PDF + DWG/STEP)
Tolerances and dimensions
Material specifications
Surface finishing indications

Mechanical Systems Design
Frame structure
Film unwinding system
Forming tube & collar
Vertical sealing system
Horizontal sealing & cutting system
Weighing or volumetric filling system
Discharge system

Bill of Materials (BOM)
Complete part list
Standard components (bearings, motors, pneumatic parts, sensors, etc.)
Recommended suppliers (if possible)

Technical Documentation
Assembly guide
Exploded view drawings
Basic mainte... read more
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced mechanical engineer / machine designer to develop the complete technical design and manufacturing drawings for a grain packaging machine (vertical form-fill-seal type – VFFS).
The objective is to obtain a fully manufacturable machine design, including all mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, and technical documentation required for fabrication.

Project Scope
Design a semi-automatic or automatic grain packaging machine capable of:
Packaging rice, sugar, lentils, seeds, or similar dry grains
Filling range: 5g to 250g
Target speed: 50 bags per minute
Accuracy: ±1%
Bag type: Pillow bag (PE or laminated roll film)
Film width: To be defined during design

Deliverables Required
The freelancer must provide:

Complete 3D Design
Full 3D CAD model (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar)
All sub-assemblies properly structured

Manufacturing Drawings
Detailed 2D fabrication drawings (PDF + DWG/STEP)
Tolerances and dimensions
Material specifications
Surface finishing indications

Mechanical Systems Design
Frame structure
Film unwinding system
Forming tube & collar
Vertical sealing system
Horizontal sealing & cutting system
Weighing or volumetric filling system
Discharge system

Bill of Materials (BOM)
Complete part list
Standard components (bearings, motors, pneumatic parts, sensors, etc.)
Recommended suppliers (if possible)

Technical Documentation
Assembly guide
Exploded view drawings
Basic maintenance instructions

Technical Requirements
Stainless steel parts for food contact areas
Carbon steel frame acceptable
Pneumatic sealing jaws
Compatible with standard PLC system (control design not required unless agreed separately)

Required Experience
Proven experience designing packaging machines
Experience with VFFS machines is highly preferred
Strong mechanical design background
Knowledge of food-processing machinery standards
Portfolio of similar machine designs required read less
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced mechanical engineer / machine designer to develop the complete technical design and manufacturing drawings for a grain packaging machine (vertical form-fill-seal type – VFFS).
The objective is to obtain a fully manufacturable machine design, including all mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, and technical documentation required for fabrication... read more
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced mechanical engineer / machine designer to develop the complete technical design and manufacturing drawings for a grain packaging machine (vertical form-fill-seal type – VFFS).
The objective is to obtain a fully manufacturable machine design, including all mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, and technical documentation required for fabrication.

Project Scope
Design a semi-automatic or automatic grain packaging machine capable of:
Packaging rice, sugar, lentils, seeds, or similar dry grains
Filling range: 5g to 250g
Target speed: 50 bags per minute
Accuracy: ±1%
Bag type: Pillow bag (PE or laminated roll film)
Film width: To be defined during design

Deliverables Required
The freelancer must provide:

Complete 3D Design
Full 3D CAD model (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar)
All sub-assemblies properly structured

Manufacturing Drawings
Detailed 2D fabrication drawings (PDF + DWG/STEP)
Tolerances and dimensions
Material specifications
Surface finishing indications

Mechanical Systems Design
Frame structure
Film unwinding system
Forming tube & collar
Vertical sealing system
Horizontal sealing & cutting system
Weighing or volumetric filling system
Discharge system

Bill of Materials (BOM)
Complete part list
Standard components (bearings, motors, pneumatic parts, sensors, etc.)
Recommended suppliers (if possible)

Technical Documentation
Assembly guide
Exploded view drawings
Basic maintenance instructions

Technical Requirements
Stainless steel parts for food contact areas
Carbon steel frame acceptable
Pneumatic sealing jaws
Compatible with standard PLC system (control design not required unless agreed separately)

Required Experience
Proven experience designing packaging machines
Experience with VFFS machines is highly preferred
Strong mechanical design background
Knowledge of food-processing machinery standards
Portfolio of similar machine designs required read less

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Job location

Remote

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Job skill level

Any

Skill Level

Job rate

Open budget

Hourly

Job type

Part-time

Job type

Job length

1-3 months

Job duration

Areas of expertise

2D & 3D Mechanical Drawing

Job categories

3D Modeling Mechanical Design Services Engineering Design Mechanical Engineering Design Engineering Services +2 more

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