Design Engineer
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Job description
Join a dynamic team as a Design Engineer, where you will be responsible for developing innovative system components and assembly designs. This role involves prototyping, conducting stress analysis, ensuring safety, and achieving cost-effective solutions. You will play a key role from design to production, ensuring successful engineering tasks throughout the entire process., * Design system components and assemblies with a focus on aesthetics, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
- Conduct prototyping and stress analysis to ensure design robustness.
- Communicate effectively with vendors to request quotes and approve components.
- Prepare and approve technical drawings and documentation, including bill of materials and revisions.
- Oversee the engineering process from design through to manufacturing, installation, production, and support.
- Engage in hands-on manufacturing of design prototypes.
- Contribute to system engineering, standard design modifications, and installation drawings.
- Provide engineering support during installations and follow-up activities.
- Assist with sales demonstrations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or an Associate's degree preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in a similar role.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and measure accurately using a ruler and calipers.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical codes and ability to use hand, power, and machine tools.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Passion for design and automation.
- Experience with CAD and automation.
- Hands-on approach to building and testing prototypes.
- Team-oriented with excellent communication skills.
Benefits & conditions
Enjoy working in a family-owned business that values teamwork and innovation. This hands-on role involves working in a project-driven environment where large conveyor systems are designed, built, and tested on-site. The work includes 75% CAD design and involves being on the manufacturing floor to ensure parts fit and function correctly. Once projects are built and tested, they are dismantled for shipment and may require your involvement in customer installations. The company prides itself on a fun, non-stuffy atmosphere with a focus on research and development, holding several patents. Medical, vision, and dental benefits are covered, and the company supports employee growth and development. Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC. Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $38.47/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type
