Mechanical Engineer- Composites

Overview:


WHO WE ARE 





Impact Guard’s vision is to build a Great Organization that makes a meaningful impact on the lives of its customers, employees, shareholders and the World around it.  With a mission to use innovative material technology and processes to deliver high-performance composite materials to everyday/high volume customers.  We are customer focused and are driven to provide the best value for our customers.  





 





POSITION SUMMARY 





We have an immediate opening for a Mechanical Engineer with experience in plastics film, foam molding, lamination and profile extrusion, equipment design, capital project management and automation. Rapidly growing company, diversifying product line and production increasing assets.   This position requires a person who is able to take projects from initial design, fabrication of lines, implementing automation, installation management and assist in process line startup.    





Qualifications:


QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS 





Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or in a related field 





5 to 10 years experience in project management of plastic production equipment and systems. 





Excellent math skills: ability to apply advanced mathematical principles and statistics to solve problems 





Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar 





Exceptional technical and problem-solving skills and reasoning ability 





Ability to communicate effectively and clearly 





Must be self-motivated and a great team worker 





WORK EXPERIENCE 





5-10 years of experience working in engineering 





JOB TYPE-FULL TIME 





PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 





Sit/stand/walk 8-10 hrs./day 





Ability to lift 50 lbs. 





BENEFITS 





401(k) 





401(k) matching 





Dental insurance 





Flexible spending account 





Health insurance 





Life insurance 





Paid time off 





Vision insurance 





 





SCHEDULE 





8 hours shift 





Monday to Friday 





 





We are a Drug Free Workplace. 





 





We are an Equal Opportunity Provider organization & hence we also encourage minorities and to apply. 





 





In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to , , , , , , marital status, veteran status, non-job related , or any other protected group status. 





Responsibilities:


ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 





Plan, conceptualize, and create mechanical designs for new production equipment and processes. 





Project Management Design, fabrication, installation, and support startup 





Work with vendors, contractors, and internal team members 





Lead Automation transformation at Impact Guard Custom automation 





Robotics, CNC, etc 





Automated QC Systems 





Safety Improvements 





Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications using computer software 





Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.  





Perform detailed documentation to track project development and design process. 





Ensure project timeline is met and project stays within budget