Mechanical Engineer

North Coast Container | Charlotte, NC

Build the Future of American Manufacturing

At North Coast Container, we don't just make steel drums. We engineer the systems, processes, and innovations that keep essential industries moving. From chemicals and lubricants to food ingredients and industrial products, our drums are trusted across North America.

We're looking for a hands-on Mechanical Engineer who thrives on solving complex manufacturing challenges, improving equipment reliability, and driving continuous improvement on the plant floor. If you enjoy working with conveyor systems, automated production equipment, and high-speed manufacturing machinery, we'd love to talk to you.

What You'll Do

As a Mechanical Engineer, you'll play a critical role in optimizing our manufacturing operations by:

• Designing, improving, and maintaining manufacturing equipment and production systems
• Supporting and troubleshooting conveyor systems, material handling equipment, and automated machinery
• Leading projects focused on safety, productivity, quality, and cost reduction
• Analyzing equipment performance and implementing solutions to improve uptime and reliability
• Partnering with Maintenance, Production, Quality, and Operations teams to solve technical challenges
• Managing capital improvement projects from concept through implementation
• Developing preventive maintenance strategies and equipment standards
• Identifying opportunities for automation and process optimization
• Supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions related to equipment failures
• Maintaining engineering documentation, drawings, and specifications

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience working with conveyor systems, material handling equipment, and industrial machinery
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing engineering projects and working cross-functionally
• Proficiency with CAD software and engineering design principles
• Knowledge of machine safety standards and manufacturing best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in metal fabrication, packaging, steel, automotive, or other high-volume manufacturing environments
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Continuous Improvement (CI) experience
• Familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation
• Project management experience
• Spanish language skills (highly valued)
• Experience with reliability engineering, preventive maintenance, or TPM initiatives

The Ideal Candidate

You are someone who enjoys being on the production floor as much as at your desk. You're energized by finding solutions to equipment challenges, improving manufacturing processes, and working with teams to deliver measurable results. You take ownership, think critically, and have a passion for making machines run better, faster, and safer.

Why North Coast Container?

• Stable, growing manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for quality
• Opportunity to make a visible impact on plant performance
• Collaborative and hands-on work environment
• Challenging projects with real operational impact
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Career growth opportunities within a respected manufacturing organization

Ready to help engineer the future of steel drum manufacturing? Apply today and join the North Coast Container team.