Machine Design Engineer

On-Board Engineering is hiring a Machine Design Engineer in Colonial Heights, VA!

For immediate consideration please send your resume to resumes@onboardusa.com

Subject Line : Position and State Located

About Us :

On-Board Engineering, Incorporated is an on-site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity providing full time positions to our employees. We offer benefits, paid time off, paid holidays and 401k after a probationary time.

Position Details :

Position Type : Full-Time

Job Location : Colonial Heights, VA

Schedule : Mon - Fri, 8a - 5p

Benefits : Paid time off, paid holidays and health benefits : Health, Dental, Vision, 401K and Life Insurance

Compensation : $37.00 - $54.00 / hr based upon qualifications and experience

Summary :

As a Machine Design Engineer under direct supervision, you will perform a variety of engineering work in the initial planning and design phases of machine design / construction projects for web handling and textile production equipment. You will support procurement, construction, and commissioning phases of projects with activities including assisting with preparation of labor / material estimates and design packages.

You will be working hands on assembling and disassembling the equipment that the Machine Designer will be developing. Will also test equipment designed. Assemble and disassemble equipment designed, and support equipment commissioning, check-out, run in and start-up on both R&D scale and semi works scale (and occasionally small production line scale up) for a polymer, chemical and fiber process.

The approximate split on job duties is : 50% Machine design; 25% hands on work assembling and disassembling equipment designed, testing equipment, commissioning and start-up support in the field; and 25% Capital Project Management for R&D.

Requirements :

BS Engineering from an accredited college or university preferred, Associates degree with relevant experience will also be considered.

Recent graduates acceptable, 2+ years of engineering machine design work experience preferred.

Experience in design of industrial process equipment

AutoCAD, 2D / 3D or Inventor proficiency required

Experience with Autodesk's Finite Element Analysis software (FEA Software) Preferred

Strong working knowledge of machine design understanding tolerances, bearing fits, assembly, material selection and applications

General understanding of process systems / equipment such as tanks, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, blowers, agitators, rollers, power transmission, motors, machine design / fabrication, etc.

Preferred hands-on experience in installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment in industrial facility / manufacturing environment

Experience in managing small capital projects

Exposure to web handling and textile production equipment

Candidates cannot begin an assignment without successful drug & background screening clearances

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including : Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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