Senior Mechanical Engineer

Safe Fleet; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Safe Fleet in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive manufacturing integration and lean improvements for fleet safety solutions. You will design and analyze mechanical systems, collaborating with product teams, suppliers, and manufacturing to optimize performance and throughput.

Responsibilities include supporting new product launches, applying CAD tools, and using ERP systems to improve quality and efficiency while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Analytical: synthesizes complex data and problems.
• Design: translates concepts into workable images.
• Problem solving: resolves issues promptly and effectively.
• Project management: plans and coordinates projects.
• Technical skills: analyzes strengths and pursues development.
• Customer service: responds to needs with professionalism.
• Teamwork: collaborates and shares feedback.
• Planning/organizing: prioritizes work and uses time efficiently.
• Quality: ensures accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Safety and security: follows safety procedures and reports issues.

Responsibilities

• Integrate newly designed products into manufacturing processes and assist training.
• Use project management tools to launch products across stages.
• Interface with customers and suppliers to understand product requirements.
• Translate concepts into marketable designs and adapt for customers.
• Support profit goals by improving material use and throughput.
• Demonstrate CAD proficiency and work with ERP systems.
• Provide project support for new initiatives and meet deadlines.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Engineering Manager.

Skills

Analytical ability

Design

Problem solving

Project management

Technical skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Planning/organizing

Quality

Safety and security

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD software

ERP system

Job description

Meet the Smart Safety Company

At Safe Fleet our name says it all. We make fleet vehicles – and everyone in and around them – safer.

Our fleet safety platform brings together best-in-class products, ground-breaking technology, and a 100-year history of fleet know-how and innovation to solve the world’s biggest fleet safety problems.

We are re-defining what safety means for fleets of every type – from school buses to waste collection trucks, firefighting to utility vehicles, police cruisers to delivery vans.

We are a fast-growing manufacturing, service, and technology company with over 1700 employees in over 20 locations across Canada and the US.

Sound like you?

Local Candidates Strongly Preferred.

About The Position

Meet the Smart Safety Company

At Safe Fleet our name says it all. We make fleet vehicles – and everyone in and around them – safer.

Our fleet safety platform brings together best-in-class products, ground-breaking technology, and a 100-year history of fleet know-how and innovation to solve the world’s biggest fleet safety problems.

We are re-defining what safety means for fleets of every type – from school buses to waste collection trucks, firefighting to utility vehicles, police cruisers to delivery vans.

We are a fast-growing manufacturing, service, and technology company with over 1700 employees in over 20 locations across Canada and the US.

We’re looking for motivated self-starters with innovative thinking to join our team and help us achieve our growth and performance goals.

Sound like you?

Local Candidates Strongly Preferred.

Core duties and responsibilities

• Integrate newly designed products into the manufacturing area. Assist in the training of plant personnel in the assembly of new products. Work with the team to seamlessly integrate new product concepts into the manufacturing process by providing direct engineering support.
• Utilize robust project management tools to enable effective product launch through all phases of the product development and integration stages.
• Sufficiently interface with customers and suppliers in order to develop working knowledge of products and processes,
• Use working knowledge of customer and suppliers to assist in the development of design concepts into marketable products which may be modified to specific customer usage.
• Support company profit goals by demonstrating a sound knowledge of engineering methods enabling improved designs that improve material utilization or improve manufacturing throughput.
• Display working proficiency of related CAD software as well as company ERP system.
• Provide direct project support as assigned for new projects and meet all customer and internal time lines through the effective use of engineering and project management tools.
• Performs other related tasks assigned by the Engineering Manager.

Requirements

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data;
• Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images;
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects;
• Technical Skills - Assesss own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs;
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests;
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures;
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently;
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments;

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering preferred.
• 3 + years of experience with mechanical systems and lean manufacturing.