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Sustaining Engineer

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The Urban Electric Co.

North Charleston, SC (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 4 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/30/2026

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Sustaining Engineer The Urban Electric Co. - 4.1 North Charleston, SC Job Details 21 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave 401(k) matching Qualifications Risk assessment
Full Job Description Sustaining Engineer Who We Are:
At The Urban Electric Co., we make it our mission to recruit and retain highly skilled and passionate individuals. Because we have a genuine respect for the talents and story of every member of our team, our culture attracts a wide variety of personalities and backgrounds to compose an eclectic and fun atmosphere. Each of our company's products is bench-made and hand-finished at our 180,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Charleston, which houses the talented engineers, sales and marketing professionals, designers, and craftsmen who make up our team. We pride ourselves on manufacturing processes that secure the growth and sustainability of artisanal craft for the future by using modern techniques that enhance and refine the hand-build approach as opposed to replacing it. Some Benefits & Perks of Working at The Urban Electric Co. Opportunity for very generous quarterly bonuses through the company PMB (Productivity Metric Bonus) program Medical & dental insurance with employer contributions 401(k) savings plan with employer match Paid parental leave for new moms and dads Generous paid time off and holidays A company-wide health & wellness initiative An on-site barista with complimentary drinks and snacks Robust training program with room for growth and merit-based advancement
Who You Are:
As our Sustaining Engineer at UECo, you will work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure lighting fixtures meet design for manufacturing standards. This role is responsible for providing design, manufacturing and fabrication support. A Day in the
Life:
Design development and review of existing products focusing on design for manufacturability, structural/risk assessment reviews and process flow. Jig and tooling design using Solidworks to support fabrication, production and assembly. Build audits of existing products to identify and execute on improvement opportunities. Creating models, assemblies and documentation using Solidworks. Manage engineering change requests in an organized and efficient manner. Evaluate and understand quality issues, determine root cause and develop effective resolutions. Assist and collaborate with Design, Process and Quality/Continuous Improvement personnel. What Will Set You Up for
Success:
A two-year technical degree or bachelor's degree in engineering is preferred, but an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Experience in a manufacturing environment; familiarity with manufacturing equipment, manufacturing processes and hand tools Strong understanding of drafting and technical writing concepts Strong mechanical aptitude Experience developing tooling/jigs Strong attention to detail and ability to stay focused and keep information organized Ability to effectively communicate with all departments and levels of organization Ability to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines Able to prioritize workload to meet shifting responsibilities/needs You enjoy solving problems. You love taking on difficult challenges and finding solutions. You don't get flustered easily. If you don't know the answer, you'll dig until you find it. You have an eye for detail. As far as you're concerned, anything worth doing is worth doing right, every single time. You stay focused and nothing falls through the cracks on your watch. You're dependable and can always be counted on to get the job done. You think on your feet. You like learning new things and you can learn quickly. When things change, you know how to roll with the punches. You are motivated and driven. You volunteer for new challenges without waiting to be asked. You're going to take ownership of the time you spend with us and truly make a difference. Our motto "Always Proud, Never Satisfied" resonates with you!