Design Engineer

Location:

Monroe, NC, US

For over a century Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company has been manufacturing pipe and fittings exclusively in the USA, employing 1,400 loyal, hard-working Americans. Today we manufacture the industry's broadest range of standard and specialty DWV products, including cast iron and plastic pipe and fittings.

Charlotte Pipe is headquartered in Charlotte, NC, and has seven plant locations across the United States.

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry, located in Monroe, NC, is looking for a Design Engineer with a proven track record to join our team. Charlotte Pipe and Foundry is a leading manufacturer of pipe and fittings. We are the only manufacturer that offers a complete system of cast iron, PVC, CPVC, ABS and FlowGuard Gold® pipe and fittings for residential and commercial plumbing systems and industrial applications. Investment in the latest tooling and machinery make it possible for us to meet increasing demand for our products and to provide the highest quality pipe and fittings in the industry.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Design, or related Engineering Fields.
Capable of using Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Access, and Word).
Possess a clear understanding of injection molds and how they operate.
Possess knowledge of metals used in injection molds and which metals work best in different applications.
Ability to troubleshoot injection molds.
Ability to effectively work on several projects at one time by prioritizing and multitasking.
Ability to take the lead on a project or tasks and follow through until completion.
Ability to use AutoCAD and SolidWorks, or similar programs to create and modify prints for molds and other tooling used throughout the plant.
Ability to work well in both a team and individual environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist Tool Room Associates with obtaining and intrepreting 2D mold prints and 3D files.
Revise 2D mold prints and 3D files.
Design mold modifications and improvements to run efficieny and cycle times.
Work with Mold Approval Team to develop mold requests for capital projects.
Order new or replcaement tooling from mold vendors.
Work directly with mold venodrs to compile necessary quotes for various projects.
Create accurate 2D and 3D part files based upon Charlotte Pipe Part Design Specifications.
Review and update Charlotte Pipe Mold Build Guidelines as needed an update mold vendors of any changes.
Assist Marketing Department with any changes or additions to Charlotte Pipe catalogs.
Verify part-dimensional or making information for Technical Services.

We Offer:

Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,000 per year
Health and Fitness Club Membership Reimbursement
Wellness Programs
Paid Time-Off
Employee Recognition Programs
National Guard and Reserve Pay
Successful Team Approach
Opportunities for Career Advancement

Benefits Include:
Our associates enjoy a safe and positive working environment with opportunities for growth through training and advancement from within the Company. Our team members also enjoy a comprehensive benefits program including:

Medical and dental coverage participation on the first day of the month after completing one full month of employment with the Company
Flexible Spending Accounts
Company paid life insurance
401(k) with company match of 50 cents for every dollar contributed up to 6% of annual pay plus non-elective contribution of 3% of compensation
Employee Assistance Program
We also offer a group of supplemental benefit plans including voluntary life, whole life, accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, and cancer insurance

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.