Find & Apply For Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Monroe, North Carolina

Why Scott Safety At Scott Safety, the work we do serves those who rely on our equipment to help keep them safe when it matters most. Across our business, our people turn expertise, innovation, and strong execution into products and experiences customers can depend on. Whatever your function, your contribution helps us serve customers and advance that purpose. The Impact You Will Make As a Senior Mechanical Engineer , you will play a key role in ensuring the continued performance, quality, and reliability of the products our customers depend on every day. Working across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams, you will drive product improvements, solve complex technical challenges, support manufacturing operations, and identify opportunities to enhance product performance, manufacturability, and cost effectiveness. Your work will help extend product lifecycles, strengthen operational execution, and support the continuous improvement of solutions that help keep people safe. Drive the ongoing performance, reliability, and lifecycle management of existing products by leading product maintenance, enhancements, qualification activities, and engineering changes that support safety, quality, and customer requirements. Solve complex technical and operational challenges through data-driven analysis, root cause investigation, testing, and implementation of corrective actions that improve product and manufacturing performance. Partner across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations teams to support production, resolve product issues, execute sustaining engineering priorities, and deliver continuous improvement initiatives. Identify and implement opportunities to improve product performance, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness through material, process, and design enhancements that strengthen business and customer outcomes. Apply engineering rigor to decision-making and execution by utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies, maintaining technical documentation, leveraging advanced digital and AI-enabled tools, and supporting technical development across the organization. Qualifications Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. 3+ years of mechanical engineering experience in a manufacturing, industrial, product development, or engineering environment. Demonstrated experience applying engineering fundamentals to solve product, process, or manufacturing challenges. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Ability to effectively collaborate across functions and communicate technical concepts to a variety of audiences. Preferred Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. 4+ years of mechanical engineering experience. Experience supporting sustaining engineering, product lifecycle management, or continuous improvement initiatives. Experience with molding processes and manufacturing operations. Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other continuous improvement methodologies. Experience leading technical projects or cross-functional improvement initiatives. Demonstrated ability to work independently while influencing outcomes across a matrixed organization.

Working Conditions & Essential Job Requirements Physical Requirements:

Ability to work at a computer for extended periods, communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, and occasionally travel or move throughout office, engineering, manufacturing, or customer-site environments. Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment:

This role is required to work on-site at the Monroe, NC facility and is not a remote role.

Travel:

up to 20% domestic

Other:

Must be authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future employer sponsorship. Compensation & Benefits At Scott Safety, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond just a paycheck. We believe that taking care of our team members is essential to fostering a healthy and motivated workforce. When you join Scott Safety, you can expect a wide range of benefits designed to enhance your being and support your career growth. Here are some of the benefits you can look forward to: Medical & Dental Insurance Relocation Assistance 401(k) with Company Match Company Paid Holidays + Personal Holidays Vacation Days Bereavement & Caregiver Leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Discount Program Tax Advantaged Account (HSA) Paid Parental Leave Company Paid Basic Life/AD&D Insurance And more! Scott Safety is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.