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The Fountain Group

Mechanical Engineer

The Fountain Group, Hickory, North Carolina, United States


Hello, my name is Thomas Gillitzer and I am a Recruiter with The Fountain Group. We are a Pay: $54.00 - $59.00 Job Description: Main responsibility is to function as mechanical design support on project work to improve existing fiber optic cable manufacturing equipment. Job functions include: Design tooling and/or mechanical assemblies utilizing Inventor or AutoCAD Obtain quotes and order components Revise equipment drawings Develop experimental plans to validate designs Assemble or oversee assembly of systems with opportunity for hands on work Debug and resolve issues when integrating designs into production equipment Work closely with a cross functional engineering team including IT, process and electrical engineers/technicians Work with operations to update documentation and support training as needed Qualifications: BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology degree or comparable engineering experience Experience with mechanical system design and integration Ability to generate or modify mechanical models/drawings primarily using Inventor (or similar 3D CAD software), Vault and some AutoCAD Knowledge and application of drafting standards including GD&T