Mechanical Design & Project Engineer

Metglas, Inc.; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metal manufacturing company is seeking a Mechanical Design & Project Engineer in Conway, SC. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience in design engineering. Key responsibilities include creating mechanical designs, developing testing procedures, and generating prototypes. Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks is required, and candidates must comply with ITAR/EAR regulations as a U.S. Person. Join a team dedicated to innovation and quality in engineering.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design/development engineering experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong grasp of engineering concepts and mechanical system design.
• U.S. Person status required under ITAR/EAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and create mechanical designs for new products and equipment.
• Develop and perform testing processes for validation of designs.
• Create working prototypes and 3D models for testing.

Skills

Mechanical design

Mathematical problem-solving

Technical communication

Team collaboration

AutoCAD proficiency

SolidWorks proficiency

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Metglas, Inc., located in Conway, SC, is a world leading producer of Amorphous Metal Ribbon. Since our company began in the 1970’s, Metglas, Inc. (then Allied Signal located in Morristown, NJ) pioneered the development and production of amorphous metal, a unique alloy that exhibits a structure in which the metal atoms occur in a random pattern. The key to Metglas Inc.’s proprietary manufacturing process is the rapid-solidification of molten alloy at a rate of approximately one million degrees Celsius per second.

We are currently hiring for an experienced Mechanical Design & Project Engineer.

Responsibilities of Position

• Plan, conceptualize, and create mechanical designs for new products and equipment.
• Develop testing processes and perform testing and validation of new designs.
• Generate working prototypes and 3D models for beta testing and stakeholder demonstration.
• Perform engineering calculations to support design work.
• Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Manage and maintain various technical document management systems.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, and work with vendors and contractors.
• Perform detailed documentation to track project development and design process.

Key Success Factors (Specific expectations during next 6 – 18 months)

• Hands‑on approach to execute projects.
• [3 month] Mutual understanding of running project among Product, Process, and Equipment engineers, then reprioritize them.
• 3-12 month] Execute prioritized project, show cost/quality/productivity/revenue impact quantitatively.

Attributes/Skills Required/Sought

• Firm grasp of engineering concepts, and experience designing mechanical systems and products.
• Excellent math skills: ability to apply advanced mathematical principles and statistics to solve problems.
• Exceptional technical and problem‑solving skills and reasoning ability.
• Excellent written, oral, and graphical communication skills.
• Ability to succeed in a team-oriented environment with strong collaboration skills.
• Self‑motivated, self‑managing, and detail‑oriented professional with strong organizational skills.
• Express a strong desire for personal and professional growth within a team environment that strives to create new and novel designs aligning with our corporate goals.
• Demonstrated high‑level proficiency with AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office products.

Experience/Education Required/Sought

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or in related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in design/development engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office products.

ITAR and EAR Disclosure Statement

This position requires compliance with ITAR and/or EAR requirements. As a potential candidate for this position, you must be a “U.S. Person” (as defined under 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 and 15 C.F.R. § 772.1). The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) are the primary export control regulations in the United States. The successful candidate will be required to show proof substantiating their status as a U.S. Person.