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Mechanical Engineer

Belcan
Sanford, NC Contractor
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Sanford, NC

Zip Code: 27330

Duration: 12 Months

Keyword's: #Sanfordjobs; #MechanicalEngineerjobs;

Start Date: Immediate


We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay rate of $37.09/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.


Job Summary:

The main function of a mechanical engineer is to research and investigate the design, functionality and maintenance of mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes. A typical mechanical engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints.


Job Responsibilities:

* Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanical devices.

* Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.

* Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendation to maintenance crew.

* Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using tools, equipment or software.


Skills:

* Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.

* Team player and detail oriented.

* Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.

* Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports.

* Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).


Education/Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in engineering required.

* 2-4 years experience required.


Top 3 Skills

- Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.

- Manufacturing Equipment & Processes: Knowledge of the mechanical, electrical, and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate, maintain, update and store them. Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.

- Problem Management Process: Knowledge of manufacturing problem management processes, methodologies and techniques; ability to use a disciplined approach to bringing that problem to a successful resolution.


Additional Technical Skills:

- Prior experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment

- Experience with Creo, AutoCAD, and Geneo

- A thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts (Lean Manufacturing, 6-Sigma, Quality Management Systems, etc.)

- Project management experience and/or PMP certification

- Lean Certification such as Six Sigma Green or Black Belt


Soft Skills:

- Detail oriented, proactive, organized, safety minded, and comfortable working with production teams in a hands-on manufacturing environment.


Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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