Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Norwood, NC
Job Type: Contract
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week
Start Date: November 2026

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support engineering projects at an industrial manufacturing facility in Norwood, NC.

This position focuses on designing and modifying industrial machinery, supporting equipment installations, and developing mechanical solutions for manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with mechanical machine design, industrial automation equipment, and 3D CAD software.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and modify industrial machinery and manufacturing equipment.
• Develop mechanical designs from initial concepts through detailed engineering drawings.
• Create and update 2D and 3D drawings using SolidWorks and DraftSight.
• Design pneumatic systems and mechanical components.
• Perform engineering calculations, dimensional analysis, and tolerance evaluations.
• Support equipment layouts, installations, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Conduct design reviews and ensure compliance with machine safety standards.
• Identify and resolve mechanical design issues and equipment deficiencies.
• Collaborate with automation engineers, project managers, and manufacturing teams.
• Maintain engineering drawings and technical documentation using Teamcenter.
• Support equipment upgrades and capital improvement projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• 2 to 5 years of engineering experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience designing industrial machinery, production equipment, or automated manufacturing systems.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and DraftSight.
• Experience with pneumatic systems and mechanical component design.
• Knowledge of machine safety requirements and engineering design standards.
• Experience using Teamcenter or similar engineering document management systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• English language proficiency at CEFR B2 (Upper Intermediate) or higher. Candidates must understand and communicate the main ideas of complex technical subjects and participate effectively in daily conversations across a wide range of topics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous engineering experience within tire, rubber, automotive, or industrial equipment manufacturing.
• Experience designing custom machinery or special-purpose manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, equipment integration, and production line modifications.
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), functional dimensioning, and tolerancing.
• Experience supporting equipment installations, plant shutdowns, and commissioning.
• Familiarity with engineering change management and technical documentation.

Work Environment

• On-site assignment in Norwood, NC.
• Standard 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday.
• Occasional weekend or holiday work during equipment installations, startups, or plant shutdowns.
• Overtime based on project requirements.
• Initial contract duration of approximately 3 months, with 60 planned working days.