Mechanical Engineer Job at Compunnel Inc., Hickory, NC

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  • Compunnel Inc.
  • Hickory, NC

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer III

Location: Hickory, NC (100% Onsite)

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8–10 hours/day

Interview Process: 1st Round – Phone Screen | 2nd Round – Onsite

Position Summary

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to join our Plant Engineering team at Hickory, NC facility. The successful candidate will provide mechanical design support on project work to improve existing fiber optic cable manufacturing equipment. This role involves mechanical system design, tooling development, equipment upgrades, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-performance manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design tooling and mechanical assemblies utilizing Inventor or AutoCAD .
  • Revise equipment drawings, obtain quotes, and order components.
  • Develop experimental plans to validate designs and oversee system assembly.
  • Provide hands-on support during equipment assembly, integration, and debugging.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical systems, including pneumatic controls, flow control, and cooling systems .
  • Work closely with IT, process, and electrical engineers/technicians on cross-functional projects.
  • Partner with operations to update documentation and support training.
  • Manage mechanics/electricians during equipment assembly and installation.

Qualifications

Education:

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent engineering experience.

Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical system design and integration .
  • Proven ability to create/modify mechanical models and drawings using Inventor (or similar 3D CAD), Vault, and AutoCAD .
  • Strong understanding of drafting standards and GD&T .
  • Hands-on experience in manufacturing equipment repair and maintenance .
  • Vendor and machine shop collaboration for part procurement.
  • Experience managing technical staff for equipment assembly/installation .

Desired Skills:

  • Familiarity with plastic extrusion manufacturing .
  • Knowledge of electrical systems troubleshooting (low/medium voltage, motion control, PLCs, temperature control).
  • Experience with data analysis using Excel, PI, and/or PowerBI .

📩 To Apply: Please reach out at nitin.rai@compunnel.com or call 520-366-3115 .

Job Tags

Monday to Friday,

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