Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Mechanical Engineer

Location : 10255 Archer Drive, Brownsburg, IN 46112

FLSA Status : Salary / Exempt

Reports to : Engineering Manager

Company Summary :

Fiber Global is a climate technology company focused on advancing building materials. Our mission is to reclaim abundant global waste streams to create sustainable, high-performing building materials. Fiber Global creates products that are both sustainable by design and higher performing than existing products on the market. Please visit www.fiberglobal.com to learn more.

What to Expect :

You can expect to make a positive difference in the world with Fiber Global. However, doing that is not easy. It requires a lot of hard work, taking action with solutions to problems and challenges, and demonstrating unwavering resilience. Our core values - Purpose, Integrity, Progress, and Collaboration - are the baseline of how we do everything. You can expect to work with individuals and teams who are driven by a sense of purpose, and hold themselves and others accountable for positively contributing to the company’s mission.

Job Overview :

The Mechanical Engineer will utilize expertise in equipment design, modification, and computational fluid dynamics. This role focuses on designing and optimizing hydraulic, pneumatic, filtration, and conveyance operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in controls and be skilled in improving system performance, efficiency, and reliability in industrial and manufacturing environments through data driven decisions.

We expect every engineer to use their talents and expertise to drive our production facilities to world-class operations across all metrics through daily continuous improvement and large scale project design and execution. With the facility's production capacity and product range continuously expanding, there will be a constant stream of new and exciting projects to lead.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Design, develop, and modify mechanical equipment, with a focus on hydraulics, pneumatics, filtration, and conveyance systems.

Utilize Computational Fluid Dynamics software to analyze and optimize fluid flow and heat transfer.

Conduct feasibility studies, engineering calculations, and system simulations to enhance equipment performance.

Develop detailed CAD models, technical drawings, and specifications for manufacturing and assembly.

Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluid system issues in production applications.

Work with electrical and controls engineers to integrate mechanical systems with automation and control systems.

Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.

Prepare and present technical reports, documentation, and project updates.

Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to source and evaluate components for system enhancements.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

2+ years of experience in mechanical equipment design, modification, or maintenance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, filtration, and conveyance systems.

Proficiency in CAD software (Fusion 360, or similar) for mechanical design.

Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics software (ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, or similar).

Experience with machinery troubleshooting, process optimization, and system integration.

Familiarity with manufacturing processes, materials selection, and fabrication techniques.

Understanding of industrial automation, PLCs, and motion control systems.

Ability to diagnose mechanical and fluid system failures and implement corrective actions.

Experience in heavy industrial, material handling, or processing industries.

Knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA) in addition to CFD.

Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or reliability engineering.

Experience in weld design.

Hands-on experience with PLC integration and control system programming.

All other knowledge, skills, and abilities that are reasonably aligned with this role, such as strong project management and organizational skills, time management skills, problem solving skills, ability to use necessary computer software, etc.

Work Environment and Physical Demands :

Periods of working on feet and using tools while evaluating manufacturing equipment.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced.

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment as required for safety.

Job description version date : 4 / 4 / 2025

Fiber Global, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Fiber Global, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.