On-Board Companies
Machine Design Engineer – Colonial Heights, VA
On-Board Engineering, Incorporated is a contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity. We offer full‑time positions with benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) after a probationary period.
To apply, please send your resume to
resumes@onboardusa.com . Subject Line: Position and State Located.
Position Details
Position Type: Full‑Time
Job Location: Colonial Heights, VA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Benefits: Paid time off, paid holidays, health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance
Compensation: $37.00–$54.00 per hour based on qualifications and experience
Summary As a Machine Design Engineer under direct supervision, you will perform a variety of engineering work in the initial planning and design phases of machine design and construction projects for web handling and textile production equipment. You will support procurement, construction, and commissioning phases of projects, including preparation of labor/material estimates and design packages.
You will work hands‑on assembling and disassembling equipment that the Machine Designer develops, test equipment, and support commissioning, check‑out, run‑in, and start‑up on both R&D scale and semi‑works scale (and occasionally small production line scale up) for polymer, chemical, and fiber processes.
The approximate split on job duties is: 50% machine design; 25% hands‑on work assembling and disassembling equipment designed, testing equipment, commissioning, and start‑up support in the field; and 25% capital project management for R&D.
Requirements
BS Engineering from an accredited college or university preferred; an associate’s degree with relevant experience will also be considered.
Recent graduates acceptable; 2+ years of engineering machine design work experience preferred.
Experience in design of industrial process equipment.
AutoCAD, 2D/3D, or Inventor proficiency required.
Experience with Autodesk’s Finite Element Analysis software (FEA) preferred.
Strong working knowledge of machine design understanding tolerances, bearing fits, assembly, material selection, and applications.
General understanding of process systems/equipment such as tanks, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, blowers, agitators, rollers, power transmission, motors, machine design/fabrication, etc.
Preferred hands‑on experience in installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment in an industrial facility/manufacturing environment.
Experience in managing small capital projects.
Exposure to web handling and textile production equipment.
Candidates cannot begin an assignment without successful drug and background screening clearances.
About On-Board Engineering On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide engineering and design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including consulting, professional engineering, industrial maintenance and facility management, contracted manufacturing and production services, and temporary staffing and recruiting throughout North America. The corporate headquarters are located in East Windsor, NJ, with regional offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes, and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible, and Dependable manner.”
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
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To apply, please send your resume to
resumes@onboardusa.com . Subject Line: Position and State Located.
Position Details
Position Type: Full‑Time
Job Location: Colonial Heights, VA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Benefits: Paid time off, paid holidays, health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance
Compensation: $37.00–$54.00 per hour based on qualifications and experience
Summary As a Machine Design Engineer under direct supervision, you will perform a variety of engineering work in the initial planning and design phases of machine design and construction projects for web handling and textile production equipment. You will support procurement, construction, and commissioning phases of projects, including preparation of labor/material estimates and design packages.
You will work hands‑on assembling and disassembling equipment that the Machine Designer develops, test equipment, and support commissioning, check‑out, run‑in, and start‑up on both R&D scale and semi‑works scale (and occasionally small production line scale up) for polymer, chemical, and fiber processes.
The approximate split on job duties is: 50% machine design; 25% hands‑on work assembling and disassembling equipment designed, testing equipment, commissioning, and start‑up support in the field; and 25% capital project management for R&D.
Requirements
BS Engineering from an accredited college or university preferred; an associate’s degree with relevant experience will also be considered.
Recent graduates acceptable; 2+ years of engineering machine design work experience preferred.
Experience in design of industrial process equipment.
AutoCAD, 2D/3D, or Inventor proficiency required.
Experience with Autodesk’s Finite Element Analysis software (FEA) preferred.
Strong working knowledge of machine design understanding tolerances, bearing fits, assembly, material selection, and applications.
General understanding of process systems/equipment such as tanks, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, blowers, agitators, rollers, power transmission, motors, machine design/fabrication, etc.
Preferred hands‑on experience in installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment in an industrial facility/manufacturing environment.
Experience in managing small capital projects.
Exposure to web handling and textile production equipment.
Candidates cannot begin an assignment without successful drug and background screening clearances.
About On-Board Engineering On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide engineering and design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including consulting, professional engineering, industrial maintenance and facility management, contracted manufacturing and production services, and temporary staffing and recruiting throughout North America. The corporate headquarters are located in East Windsor, NJ, with regional offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes, and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible, and Dependable manner.”
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
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