Valmet
Lead Engineer
Charlotte, NC · Senior · Contract
No sponsorship$20k-$30kDetected 10 days ago
Project ManagementSolidWorksAutoCADMechanical DesignPublic Speaking
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About the role
- This role is ideal for a technically driven professional who thrives on leading projects, solving complex engineering challenges, and collaborating across global teams.
- Provide technical expertise for site service projects and assist with field issue resolution
Responsibilities
- Collaborate globally to coordinate technical resources, project schedules, and engineering activities
- Develop and review engineering drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks
- Drive the adoption of engineering tools and continuous improvement of global processes
- Coordinate with cross-functional and global engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions
- Support customer and internal presentations related to design, scope, and troubleshooting
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and internal design and safety standards
- Travel to customer sites (20-30%) to support project execution, troubleshooting, and data collection
- Proven ability to lead projects and manage designers globally
- Ability to troubleshoot and support customer needs at job sites
- We offer opportunities to grow your expertise, lead impactful projects, and collaborate across international teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in design, layout, or stress engineering
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks for production-level drawings
- Experience performing field measurements and supporting installation modifications
- Applicant must be authorized to work in the US.
Nice to have
- Strong experience in the Pulp & Power industry, specifically: Recovery boilers, Power boilers, Evaporator experience is a plus)
Compensation
- $20k-$30k
Benefits
- Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension.
- Lead and support engineering activities with a strong focus on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) and equipment design
Company info
- At Valmet, you'll join a global team of professionals dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.
- We offer We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting.
- Our commitment to moving our customers' performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service knowledge - and teamwork.
- We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicant must be authorized to work in the US.
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