Benefits: • 401(k) • Company parties • Competitive salary • Dental insurance • Free food & snacks • Health insurance • Opportunity for advancement • Paid time off • Profit sharing • Training & development • Tuition assistance • Vision insurance • Wellness resources CompMechanical Design Engineer Location: Hybrid (On-site/Remote as needed) Job Type: Full-Time Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications Company Overview Bold New Solutions (BNS Power) is a trusted supplier of electrical power distribution equipment to the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, with over 30 years of experience in the industry. We specialize in the design, manufacturing, and testing of military-grade marine switchboards, control panels, and motor controllers for deployment in combatant ships. As a small business with a big mission, we take pride in delivering innovative solutions that support national defense. We are currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team and contribute to both existing and new defense projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to make a significant impact in a hands-on, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities • Demonstrate advanced working knowledge of low, medium and high voltage switchgear, including: • Electrical Bus design and materials • * NEMA-rated enclosures • * Specialized terminations and shielding • * Mechanical component mounting • * Space, clearance, and environmental considerations • Ensure mechanical designs meet relevant MIL, ASME and UL standards, including MIL-S-901D or MIL-DTL-901E shock and vibration testing requirements. • Conduct load and stress analysis as required. • Perform center of gravity calculations for equipment. • Collaborate directly with other engineers, customers, partners, providing technical support, troubleshooting, and progress updates. • Develop performance specifications in accordance with military and commercial marine requirements and standards. • Prepare detailed technical documentation and contribute to proposal development. • Understanding of ISO 9001 in a business setting for quality management and requirements. • Design for obsolescence replacement and support long-term system sustainability. • Research new technologies and methodologies for the design and manufacturing of our products • Utilize Microsoft Office Suite effectively; Microsoft Project and Planner experience is a plus. • Design and drafting using AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks. • Support customer/partner meetings and provide on-site field service support as needed, including on-site troubleshooting, project support, or installation. Travel requirements vary by project Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field. • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in the design and manufacturing of low medium and high voltage electrical equipment such as switchboards, switchgear, load centers, etc. • Strong technical writing and communication skills. • Knowledge of materials as it relates to durability and elasticity. Preferred Qualifications • Professional Engineer (PE) license is desirable but not required. Benefits • 401(k) retirement plan • Health, dental, and vision insurance • Paid time off • Opportunities for professional growth in a mission-driven organization Schedule • Monday to Friday, normal business hours • 25% or less travel required Flexible work from home options available.
See More Details >>Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer. The position will be based at our facility in Sumter, SC. We are offering relocation assistance for candidates who reside within the U.S. The expected annual salary range for this role is $83250.0 - $122100.0 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. • *What you’ll do:** The Mechanical Engineer (Switchboards) is responsible for engineering customer orders including detailed review of layout and application of equipment, wiring and component selection, component layout and modeling using 3D cad software, and supports various phases of order management from initial engineering review thru production shipment In this function you will: • Verify that complete and accurate order entry information has been received for incoming switchboard orders. • Prepare Manufacturing Information (MI) for switchboards, utilizing Bid Manager, AutoCAD, and Plant Order Manager. • Identify and design special fabricated parts required using ACAD and 3-D modeling systems (Auto-Desk Inventor, etc.), ensuring that MI’s are completed and the material is routed accordingly to the appropriate assembly team. • Interface with customers, channel partners, Field-Sales, and EatonCare through participation in plant visits, training support and customer events. • Provide input to Product Line development teams on design and pick table enhancements. • Support and assist assembly teams in resolution of process and/or information quality problems. • Support Satellite Plants thru design review and product implementation. • Facilitate continuous improvement process to improve the productivity and quality • Ensure compliance to all applicable national and local electrical codes and standards as they relate to the products we produce (UL, NEC, NEMA, OSPHD). • *Qualifications:** • *Basic Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution. + Minimum 2 years of manufacturing or engineering experience + Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc. • *Preferred Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution + Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting Low Voltage Electrical distribution equipment. + Experience with MRP/ERP Systems + Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint, Power BI) + Minimum 3 years of Inventor/Solidworks or other similar 3D modelling software experience + Experience working of design of switchboards • *Additional information** Expected to work with some degree of independence and make decisions that affect the workgroup. Focus efforts on attaining assigned goals and objectives, which include meeting needs and expectations of internal and external customers. • *PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach at or above shoulder level; grip; and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop; lift; carry; push; pull; and grip. The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 35 pounds. The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to or greater than 35 pounds. The vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to listen and to talk. • *WORK ENVIRONMENT:** While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law. Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer. The position will be based at our facility in Sumter, SC. We are offering relocation assistance for candidates who reside within the U.S. The expected annual salary range for this role is $83250.0 - $122100.0 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. • *What you’ll do:** The Mechanical Engineer (Switchboards) is responsible for engineering customer orders including detailed review of layout and application of equipment, wiring and component selection, component layout and modeling using 3D cad software, and supports various phases of order management from initial engineering review thru production shipment In this function you will: • Verify that complete and accurate order entry information has been received for incoming switchboard orders. • Prepare Manufacturing Information (MI) for switchboards, utilizing Bid Manager, AutoCAD, and Plant Order Manager. • Identify and design special fabricated parts required using ACAD and 3-D modeling systems (Auto-Desk Inventor, etc.), ensuring that MI’s are completed and the material is routed accordingly to the appropriate assembly team. • Interface with customers, channel partners, Field-Sales, and EatonCare through participation in plant visits, training support and customer events. • Provide input to Product Line development teams on design and pick table enhancements. • Support and assist assembly teams in resolution of process and/or information quality problems. • Support Satellite Plants thru design review and product implementation. • Facilitate continuous improvement process to improve the productivity and quality • Ensure compliance to all applicable national and local electrical codes and standards as they relate to the products we produce (UL, NEC, NEMA, OSPHD). • *Qualifications:** • *Basic Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution. + Minimum 2 years of manufacturing or engineering experience + Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc. • *Preferred Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution + Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting Low Voltage Electrical distribution equipment. + Experience with MRP/ERP Systems + Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint, Power BI) + Minimum 3 years of Inventor/Solidworks or other similar 3D modelling software experience + Experience working of design of switchboards • *Additional information** Expected to work with some degree of independence and make decisions that affect the workgroup. Focus efforts on attaining assigned goals and objectives, which include meeting needs and expectations of internal and external customers. • *PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach at or above shoulder level; grip; and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop; lift; carry; push; pull; and grip. The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 35 pounds. The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to or greater than 35 pounds. The vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to listen and to talk. • *WORK ENVIRONMENT:** While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.
See More Details >>Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer. The position will be based at our facility in Sumter, SC. We are offering relocation assistance for candidates who reside within the U.S. The expected annual salary range for this role is $83250.0 - $122100.0 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. What you’ll do: The Mechanical Engineer (Switchboards) is responsible for engineering customer orders including detailed review of layout and application of equipment, wiring and component selection, component layout and modeling using 3D cad software, and supports various phases of order management from initial engineering review thru production shipment In this function you will: • Verify that complete and accurate order entry information has been received for incoming switchboard orders. • Prepare Manufacturing Information (MI) for switchboards, utilizing Bid Manager, AutoCAD, and Plant Order Manager. • Identify and design special fabricated parts required using ACAD and 3-D modeling systems (Auto-Desk Inventor, etc.), ensuring that MI’s are completed and the material is routed accordingly to the appropriate assembly team. • Interface with customers, channel partners, Field-Sales, and EatonCare through participation in plant visits, training support and customer events. • Provide input to Product Line development teams on design and pick table enhancements. • Support and assist assembly teams in resolution of process and/or information quality problems. • Support Satellite Plants thru design review and product implementation. • Facilitate continuous improvement process to improve the productivity and quality • Ensure compliance to all applicable national and local electrical codes and standards as they relate to the products we produce (UL, NEC, NEMA, OSPHD). Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution. • Minimum 2 years of manufacturing or engineering experience • Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc. Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution • Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting Low Voltage Electrical distribution equipment. • Experience with MRP/ERP Systems • Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint, Power BI) • Minimum 3 years of Inventor/Solidworks or other similar 3D modelling software experience • Experience working of design of switchboards Additional information Expected to work with some degree of independence and make decisions that affect the workgroup. Focus efforts on attaining assigned goals and objectives, which include meeting needs and expectations of internal and external customers. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach at or above shoulder level; grip; and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop; lift; carry; push; pull; and grip. The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 35 pounds. The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to or greater than 35 pounds. The vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to listen and to talk. WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Sumter, SC, often begins with an apprenticeship that blends practical experience with theoretical education, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 1,299 mechanical trade professionals in the region, with wages averaging around $1,407.50 per week. Trade schools, unions, and various platforms facilitate the search for apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with the potential for experienced professionals to earn upwards of $75,000 annually.
