Product Design Engineer

The Product Design Engineer role at IBS Paper Performance Group is an onsite position in Chesapeake, VA, focused on mechanical product design, production drawing creation, and project execution from start to finish. The role also includes customer measure ups, technical calculations, documentation, and coordination with manufacturing partners and international engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design applicable products for IBS of America and JUD Corporation using CAD (2D and 3D).
• Generate accurate production drawings for the in-house shop and subcontracted shops.
• Own the mechanical portion of projects, managing execution from start to finish.
• Support customer relations by collecting required information through on-site measure ups and participating in product discussions.
• Perform technical calculations to verify the safety and integrity of mechanical custom components.
• Prepare technical documentation and procedures, and complete product inspections and dimensional checks.
• Coordinate with manufacturing personnel on the design of jibs and fixtures.
• Create communication materials such as documentation, presentations, and video call content to convey key design aspects to clients and manufacturing partners.
• Create, control, and maintain order release packages and design files, including follow-up with clients and vendors.
• Collaborate internationally with engineering teams in Canada (two facilities) and Austria (three facilities).
• Travel to perform measure ups and provide start up support at mill sites as necessary.
• Participate in development projects and prototype design.
• Complete other duties identified by company leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years practical experience
• Fully proficient in 2D and 3D CAD
• Fully proficient in word processing and spreadsheets
• Fluent English
• Manufacturing design experience: 3 years (Required)

Tools and Technologies

• CAD (2D and 3D)
• Word processing
• Spreadsheets

Compensation and Benefits

$70,000 - $85,000 per year (USD).

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Model, Travel, and Location

• Job type: Full-time
• Work location: In person
• Primary location: Chesapeake, VA 23323 (onsite)
• Ability to commute: Chesapeake, VA 23323 (Preferred)
• Willingness to travel: 50% (Required)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering