Mechanical Engineer – Advanced Composite Manufacturing

SHD Composite Materials Inc; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

SHD Composite Materials Inc in Mooresville, NC, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support advanced composite manufacturing. This hands-on role focuses on designing and improving mechanical systems, tooling, and equipment used in composite material production, and leading projects across aerospace, automotive, marine, and energy applications.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years manufacturing experience, and proficiency with SolidWorks or AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical design, manufacturing-process, engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and project-management skills.
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar CAD software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve mechanical systems, tooling, and manufacturing equipment used in composite material production.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, reliability, automation, and cost reduction.
• Support new product introductions and scale-up from development through commercial production.
• Lead or support capital projects, including specifications, vendor coordination, installation, commissioning, schedules, and budgets.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Support preventive/predictive maintenance, equipment upgrades, and manufacturing reliability initiatives.
• Partner with R&D, Production, Quality, Technical Services, vendors, and other cross-functional teams.

Skills

Mechanical design

Engineering analysis

Project management

CAD proficiency

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

SHD Composite Materials Inc in Mooresville, NC, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support advanced composite manufacturing. This hands-on role focuses on designing and improving mechanical systems, tooling, and equipment used in composite material production, and leading projects across aerospace, automotive, marine, and energy applications.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years manufacturing experience, and proficiency with SolidWorks or AutoCAD.