R&D Equipment Engineer - Extrusion & Pilot Scale (Onsite)

Workhouse; Stone Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

World Centric in Stone Mountain, GA is seeking a hands-on R&D Equipment Engineer to join our engineering team on the floor of our facility. This role focuses on extrusion and molding equipment and requires strong experience running and fixing industrial machinery.

You will work with R&D scientists, engineers, and technicians to scale innovative compostable materials from bench to pilot production, with emphasis on safety and proactive maintenance.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent 10 years of experience.
• 5+ years hands-on engineering in manufacturing, pilot plant, or R&D.
• Comfortable setting up, running, and fixing industrial equipment; troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic control problems.
• Experience spec’ing and purchasing equipment and managing vendors through installation.
• Basic fabrication skills (bandsaw, drill press, hand tools, 3D printing); able to run a CNC.
• Proficient with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software and able to produce drawings for fabrication.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes including conveyors, pumps, heating methods, and drying.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, operates, and optimizes equipment including extruders, injection molders, heated presses and forming tools, mixers, dryers, and downstream equipment.
• Diagnoses equipment problems to root cause and coordinates fixes with vendors or contractors.
• Brings new and idle equipment online: placement, utility hookups, initial start‑up.
• Spec, quotes, and procures new equipment and auxiliaries and manages vendors from PO through installation and acceptance.
• Fabricates fixtures, adapters, guards, frames, and small parts using shop tools; coordinates outside fabrication for larger items.
• Uses 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) to lay out equipment, design fixtures, and build drawing sets for fabrication.
• Performs routine care and maintains preventive maintenance schedules, spare parts, and equipment documentation.
• Ensures safe operation of all equipment and adherence to safety procedures and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Equipment troubleshooting

Vendor management

3D CAD

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

10 years experience

Tools

SolidWorks

CNC milling

3D printing

Bandsaw & drill press

Job description

World Centric in Stone Mountain, GA is seeking a hands-on R&D Equipment Engineer to join our engineering team on the floor of our facility. This role focuses on extrusion and molding equipment and requires strong experience running and fixing industrial machinery.

You will work with R&D scientists, engineers, and technicians to scale innovative compostable materials from bench to pilot production, with emphasis on safety and proactive maintenance.