Mechanical Design Engineer

Textum OPCO, LLC is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer for its Belmont, NC textile manufacturing operation. The role requires significant prior experience in designing, building, and working with mechanical systems; interfacing with vendors, technicians, and peers; and communicating challenges, identifying needs, and formulating plans. The Mechanical Design Engineer will perform various activities including custom equipment design, build, and maintenance; production equipment style changes; additive manufacturing; and PLC programming.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating tools and equipment from product functional requirements
• Managing vendors for custom hardware procurement
• Implementing process monitoring, feedback, and in situ quality control
• Documenting and managing build processes and equipment implementation
• Collaborating on prototypes and first articles with new equipment
• Supporting transition of new equipment to production
• Writing technical documentation
• Providing ongoing production support

Requirements:

• Exclusive US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (mechanical engineering preferred)
• SolidWorks design experience desired
• Experience with advanced textile weaving and composite materials is advantageous
• Strong mechanical/technical aptitude and manual dexterity
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Ability to operate hand tools and machinery
• Must pass drug test and background check

Benefits include health care plan, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, and training & development opportunities.

This full-time, direct hire position offers 1st shift hours in a drug-free work environment. Textum OPCO, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.