Mechanical Design Engineer

Virtue America; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtue America in North Carolina seeks an Entry-Level Mechanical Design Engineer to assist in designing, installing, maintaining, and optimizing mechanical equipment and manufacturing systems within a pharmaceutical environment.

The ideal candidate has a Mechanical Engineering background and 0–2 years of experience, with ability to read drawings, perform root cause analysis, and contribute to continuous improvement while following GMP, safety, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 0–2 years experience; recent graduates welcomed.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, and improvement of mechanical equipment and manufacturing systems.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.
• Review engineering drawings, layouts, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Assist with root cause analysis for mechanical equipment failures and production issues.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Validation, Facilities, and Engineering teams.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documents, SOPs, work instructions, and equipment records.
• Support preventive maintenance and equipment reliability improvement initiatives.
• Assist with process optimization, cost reduction, and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with GMP, safety procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participate in engineering change controls, risk assessments, and equipment upgrades.
• Support audits and maintain accurate technical documentation.

Skills

Reading drawings

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Entry-Level Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: North Carolina

Experience: 0–2 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking an Entry-Level Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design, installation, maintenance, and optimization of mechanical equipment and manufacturing systems within a pharmaceutical or life sciences environment. The ideal candidate will assist with engineering projects, equipment troubleshooting, technical documentation, and process improvements while ensuring compliance with GMP, safety, and quality standards.

This opportunity is suitable for recent graduates with a background in Mechanical Engineering who are interested in supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing, equipment qualification, facility systems, and continuous improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and improvement of mechanical equipment and manufacturing systems.
• Assist with equipment installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.
• Review engineering drawings, layouts, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Assist with root cause analysis for mechanical equipment failures and production issues.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Validation, Facilities, and Engineering teams.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documents, SOPs, work instructions, and equipment records.
• Support preventive maintenance and equipment reliability improvement initiatives.
• Assist with process optimization, cost reduction, and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with GMP, safety procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participate in engineering change controls, risk assessments, and equipment upgrades.
• Support audits and maintain accurate technical documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 0–2 years of experience; recent graduates and candidates with relevant internships or academic projects are welcome.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, manufacturing equipment, and engineering principles.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.