MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Innovated Machine & Tool Co.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision sheet metal manufacturer in Newport News, Virginia, seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer. The role involves programming CNC machines and collaborating closely with customers and internal teams. Candidates should possess skills in CAD, effective communication, and problem-solving. The company offers a dynamic environment with over 40 years in the industry and is committed to providing excellent customer service through precision and efficiency. This position involves both technical and interpersonal responsibilities to enhance fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Programming CNC machines for production of sheet metal parts.
• Analyzing problems during the manufacturing process and recommending solutions.
• Frequent communication with customers.
• Representing the company professionally under pressure.
• Managing drawing and product change control.

Skills

Skilled in CAD and other mechanical design software

Creative thinking and innovation

Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking

Interpersonal skills and teamwork

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer at our sheet metal manufacturing facility.

This position reports directly to our Vice President of Engineering, and will also work closely with customers’ engineers and designers, our machine operators, and production supervisors.

The ideal candidate should show willingness to learn how to program our sheet metal machines: Turret Punches, Lasers, Panel Benders, Press Brakes, and other equipment as needed. Candidate should be willing to learn all aspects of our sheet metal fabrication processes. This will ensure the ability to modify existing designs for better efficiency, create designs that take advantage of our strengths, and collaborate with our customers to help them create designs which will be more efficient for our fabrication processes.

Requirements

• Skilled in CAD and other mechanical design software.
• Creative thinking and innovation.
• Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Great interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Tasks required include

• Programming CNC machines for production of sheet metal parts;
• Analyzing problems that may or do arise during the manufacturing process and recommending solutions;
• Frequent communication with customers;
• Representing the company with professionalism in the face of pressure and conflicting priorities;
• Manage drawing and product change control.

About Us

Innovated Machine & Tool Co., Inc. is a fast paced Precision Sheet Metal contract manufacturer, in business for over 40 years, we strive to give excellent customer service by providing accurately manufactured sheet metal parts, on time, every time.

Innovated Machine & Tool Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

We are just off I64 Exit 250, convenient to Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, Gloucester, and more.

Innovated Machine & Tool Co. is featured in The Fabricator - August 2013 edition for being a cutting edge leader in the metal fabrication business! Click image to read the article.