Job Description

If you are looking for an innovative and sustainable company that is committed to continuous improvement at every level of the company, then North Coast Container is the company for you.

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Engineer for our location in Charlotte, NC.

If you enjoy the challenges of keeping equipment running, are creative in problem-solving and recognize that each day brings a new and different opportunity to improve the production process then this position is for you.

We are continually seeking a diverse mix of talented people that bring skills and passion to a constantly evolving manufacturing and reconditioning environment. We have 6 facilities in Oregon, California, North Carolina, Chicago and Ohio that supply new steel drums, reconditioned steel drums, reconditioned IBCs, plastic drums, and recycled plastic. We are a family owned company that takes pride in being the preferred supplier to our customers by providing the best quality, value, and service while leading in sustainability and safety.

The Mechanical Engineer will be an integral team member and work directly with management and plant team members.

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**Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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• Create, update, and maintain all CAD drawings and files.

• Generate 3D Models in SolidWorks.

• Develop, document, and maintain project tasks and schedules to ensure they are on-time and within budget.

• Investigate improvements, optimization, and cost reduction opportunities in the manufacturing process.

• Identify capital equipment needs, create justifications, and create CER proposals.

• Validate all new equipment installations and upgrades.

• Ensure equipment, processes, tooling, and fixtures are able to meet all quality, capability, and safety requirements.

• Work well in coordination with Operations, Purchasing, Sales, CI, EH&S, and Quality

• Actively participate in plant safety and environmental initiatives, and maintaining a safe working environment.

• Assist maintenance teams with troubleshooting and problem-solving.

• Learn, coach, and mentor on continuous improvement and LEAN processes.

• Learn, coach, and mentor on equipment maintenance and operations.

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**Other Duties:

** Include, but not limited to: Continuous Improvement Projects, Value Stream Analysis, A3’s, Kaizen Events, 6S, Safety Committee, or other duties as assigned by management.

**Required Education, Skill, and Experience:

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• BS degree Engineering plus work experience totaling minimum of 10 years.

• Experience in mechanics, equipment, metal forming, and finishing processes.

• Knowledge of Lean tools and applications.

• 3D Modeling experience required.

• Experience in manufacturing equipment procurement and installation,

**Travel

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• 10-15%

**Physical Requirements:

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• Speaking – Expressing ideas and instructions (constant).

• Listening – Interpreting comments and instructions received (constant).

• Stooping and Crouching – regularly required bending forward to check on repair of equipment (infrequent).

• Color Determination – required to distinguish colors used for determining lining and paint colors and other quality functions (frequent).

• Sitting – sitting for extended periods of time (infrequent).

• Standing – standing for extended periods of time (infrequent).

• Lifting, pulling, and pushing – lifting, pulling, and pushing items from one position to another (infrequent).

**Work Environment:

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• Office – controlled environment (frequent).

• Plant – loud noise, heat, cold, mechanical hazards, and atmospheric (fumes, and vapors) conditions (frequent).

You should be proficient in:

• Engineering Degree
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Continuous Improvement
• CAD Software
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CAD Software (Solidworks)