Mechanical Engineer in Wilson, North Carolina at FilterEasy LLC

FilterEasy, LLC is a leading manufacturer and direct-to-consumer distributor of air and

water filter products. The subscription-based service eliminates the stress of

remembering when to change filters in the home to maintain healthy air and drinking

water. With just a few clicks via its modern e-commerce design, customers are set up to

receive their filters on-time, when it’s time to change them never - having to think about

it again. FilterEasy is private equity backed by Great Hill Partners.

Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineer will be involved in commissioning and deploying new

machinery. With Experience in fabrication or mechanical repair (such as tinkering with

care), either professionally or as a hobby. Knowledge in Creo 3D CAD software and

having worked with PLC control systems, electronics and closed-loop based systems.

Experience using DAQ systems with basic sensors (e.g.: pressure transducers,

thermocouples, 0.5V and 4-20mA signals). The individual will need to understand and

appreciate the business and financial influence on engineering, while also being a

builder and a creator.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build prototypes for proof-of-concept testing
• Analyze test results and issue summaries with results, analysis, and recommendations to technical and non-technical team members
• Apply engineering principles to provide design solutions
• Involved with engineering, design, development, and implementation of critical components
• Design and build fixtures and sub-assemblies for use on production machinery
• Identify problems and difficulties in production, find potential solutions and implement the solution into practice
• Bring creativity, vision, and a different point of view to the team to provide unique and exciting solutions to overcome roadblocks
• Participate in all stages from identifying a need and determining a solution, through implementation and verification
• Work with mechanics and machine operators to gather insights and information to improve machinery and processes
• Work with operators to perform controlled tests to find optimal machine settings
• Assist in training machine operators
• Directly work with vendors to improve existing machinery
• Directly work with vendors to specify, design, deploy, and debug new machinery
• Perform basic cost-benefit and ROI analysis to support projects
• Monitor performance and reliability of production machinery and sub-systems
• On-site minimum 3 days per week, flexibility for up to 5 days as situations need it
• Independently maintain and keep to project schedules and timelines
• Will find a way to make it happen
• Collaborate with all members of the engineering team on their own projects, and to support others’ projects
• Maintain documentation of their work adequate for future engineers and technicians to track adherence and understand the reasoning

Some Professional Benefits of Working Here:

• Hands-on, dynamic environment
• Small team where they will have big impact and will see the results of their work
• Making a product that no other manufacturer has made before
• Using custom designed lines unlike any on the market
• New lines and next-gen versions of current lines to be designed and built
• Collaborative and supportive work environment, with cooperative and independent projects and responsibilities
• Given latitude when determining and implementing solutions and designs

Required Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical engineering
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in product or machine design, or in a manufacturing environment
• Has worked with outside vendors to complete medium and large projects
• Has hands-on experience with mechanical systems
• Can use commercial 3D CAD software to make basic designs
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Basic data analysis skills for assessing machine performance
• Has worked with technician-level team members to complete projects
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to develop relationships and engage with people quickly
• Knowledge of common prototyping methodologies
• Knowledge of common manufacturer processes
• Not afraid to take risks and challenge the status quo
• Ability to handle multiple projects in parallel and balance project priorities
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Understanding of quality control
• Data reduction and visualization