Mechanical Engineer, Advanced Composites & Manufacturing

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

Job summary

SHD Composites is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Mooresville, NC to support advanced composite manufacturing. The role requires hands-on design of manufacturing equipment, leading projects, and scaling new products across aerospace, automotive, marine, and defense sectors. Qualifications include a B.S.

in Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing, strong CAD skills, and proven communication. This on-site role reports to the Engineering Manager and offers a competitive salary and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 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.

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

Engineering analysis

Troubleshooting

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

SHD Composites is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Mooresville, NC to support advanced composite manufacturing. The role requires hands-on design of manufacturing equipment, leading projects, and scaling new products across aerospace, automotive, marine, and defense sectors. Qualifications include a B.S.

in Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing, strong CAD skills, and proven communication. This on-site role reports to the Engineering Manager and offers a competitive salary and