Leadership Development Engineer

SUMMARY OF POSITION

This position is designed to give early to mid career engineers a leadership growth opportunity in a well-respected manufacturing company. While reporting to the Director of Engineering, the candidate will be assigned to focus on areas of strategic importance and extended continuous improvements within our North Carolina plants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Gains an understanding of the products, systems and people within the assigned department.  
• Works under the direction of the Director of Engineering while partnering with a host department head, and supported by a mentor.
• Supports assigned department as necessary.  Responsibilities can vary from project work to data analysis to administrative functions. Responsibilities should facilitate the understanding of the basic operations and functions. 
• Assists other departments in production with respect to safety, quality and output.
• Learn about and participate in the company culture through attending meetings, training and development sessions and getting involved.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 1-3 years of experience in Project or Process Engineering positions
• College graduate with a BS in Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical preferred
• Proven job skills obtained through meaningful internship or project experience
• Proven leadership skills obtained through extracurricular activities during collegiate experience
• Excellent communication (verbal and listening) and interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral presentation skills a plus
• Team oriented and creative.  Ability to interact with all employees
• Exhibits a high degree of professionalism
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook are required 
• Works well under pressure and dealing with multiple responsibilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to work in front of a laptop or PC workstation for extended periods of time
• Occasional standing, sitting, walking, and talking on the phone

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Our office is designed to bring people together. It's an open, collaborative space where creativity and teamwork thrive. We believe the best ideas come from shared conversations and we encourage our teams work closely and support one another. To help everyone do their best work, we provide a comfortable and well-equipped workspace, foster team building through activities and social events, and prioritize work-life balance, further helping our employees achieve their personal and professional goals. Our company culture values innovation, inclusivity and a positive attitude, with the contributions of each employee driving our overall success.

Shurtape Technologies, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Shurtape Technologies, LLC does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including identity & expression), medical condition, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirement.