Mechanical Engineering

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 will improve manufacturing processes, assist equipment and tooling design, lead projects, and help scale new products across aerospace, automotive, marine, defense, industrial, and energy applications.

You’ll design, develop, and improve mechanical systems and equipment, drive safety, quality, and productivity improvements, support product introductions,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical design and manufacturing-process capabilities.
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve mechanical systems and equipment used in composite material production.
• Drive continuous improvement on safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and cost.
• Lead or support capital projects including specifications, vendor coordination, installation, and budgets.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Support preventive maintenance and manufacturing-reliability initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical design

Manufacturing processes

Engineering analysis

Troubleshooting

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Mechanical Engineering

SHD Composite Materials Inc Mooresville, North Carolina, United States

About this position

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

SHD Composites | Mooresville, North Carolina

Employment

Full-Time

Reports To

$85,000–$115,000 annually

About the Role

SHD Composites is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to support advanced composite manufacturing in Mooresville, NC. This hands‑on role will improve manufacturing processes, support equipment and tooling design, lead engineering projects, and help scale new products and production capabilities across aerospace, automotive, marine, defense, industrial, and energy applications.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

Preferred Experience

Composite materials, aerospace, advanced manufacturing or chemical-process industries; Lean/Six Sigma; automation, data acquisition or process controls; ERP/manufacturing systems; PE certification or progress toward licensure.

Combination of office and manufacturing work. Ability to stand, walk, inspect equipment, and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. Occasional travel to customer, supplier, or SHD facilities may be required.

Why SHD Composites?

Join a collaborative advanced‑materials organization where your engineering work directly supports manufacturing capability, product innovation, and continued growth.

SHD Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.