Mechanical / Reliability Engineer

About the role

IKO Industries Ltd., a manufacturer of roofing and building materials, is hiring a Mechanical/Reliability Engineer at its IKO Glass Fiber facility in Chester, South Carolina. The position sits in the Maintenance department and is described as safety sensitive. It involves designing mechanical systems, running maintenance schedules and supporting equipment repairs.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain attendance and reliability, and promote safety goals through safety, housekeeping and corrective action practices.
• Develop mechanical designs, BOMs, engineering drawings, product specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Use CAD software to create 3D models, prototypes and perform form, fit and function analysis.
• Analyze designs for functionality, structural integrity, safety, industry standards, regulations and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with production, electrical engineering, HSE and project teams to integrate mechanical and electrical systems and drive continuous improvement.
• Solve equipment, process and operational challenges, and develop maintenance schedules and procedures for preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Support troubleshooting, equipment repairs, training and breakdown resolution.
• Maintain engineering documentation and reports and share technical information with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required profile

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills and teamwork ability.
• Initiative, attention to detail, accuracy and organized, self-starting approach.
• Experience using statistics to solve problems and monitor processes.
• Ability to develop and manage a budgetary control process and make independent, well-reasoned decisions.
• Knowledge of industry standards, regulations and safety protocols.

Required skills

• Proficiency in CAD software, 3D modeling, engineering analysis tools and simulation software.
• Data-driven problem solving and analytical thinking.

What we offer

• Health insurance (teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA), dental, vision and life insurance.
• Health spending account, 401k match, paid vacation and floating days.
• Short-term disability, employee assistance program and tuition reimbursement.
• Awards and recognition, employee engagement events and discounts.