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Preformed Line Products

Machine Design Engineer

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Albemarle, NC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/8/2026

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What they do

A Manufacturing Process Engineer develops workflow, work station, and equipment improvement recommendations within a company's manufacturing environment. Fine tunes manufacturing processes by researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment. Evaluates manufacturing processes, applies knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and material.

$92,069 / year median in North Carolina

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Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Responsible for developing new production equipment and prototypes, improving existing mechanical systems, designing and testing new mechanical systems, and developing various automated systems.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Designs, develops and improves mechanical systems and devices for custom-built and procured production equipment and automation. Prepares appropriation requests with cost estimates, develops a project schedule and maintains project budget. Creates and maintains mechanical design documentation, including assembly and detail drawings. Drawings may be completed through drafting support function. Conducts design review presentations with key plant stakeholders for design approval. Works with suppliers to source qualified components. Obtains quotations and generates project (work) orders and purchase requisitions for required materials and components. Provides engineering assistance and coordinates with job shops and assembly departments to assure compliance with engineering design. Assists with the build and oversees the installation of the automated system. Commissions and troubleshoots cell for initial production run. Prepares maintenance and parts manuals, operation instructions and recommended spare parts list. Maintains design archives as required.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering.

EXPERIENCE

Experience in mechanical design or a desire to build custom production equipment and automated systems in a manufacturing facility. Experience in generating technical drawings. Experience with 3D solid modeling software (Creo preferred). SKILLS The candidate must possess strong mechanical design and hands-on capabilities; working knowledge of mechanical design/detailing, pneumatics, hydraulics and materials; basic experience in 3D modeling software (Creo preferred) and MS Office software applications; solid organizational skills including detail-oriented personality and multitasking skills; work well independently or in teams; have clear, concise and accurate communication skills (verbal and written).