Mechanical Engineer

IMPORTANT
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Unless requested by Strata Worldwide, resumes or other information delivered by email, mail, or in‑person will not be considered in our initial review of your qualifications to keep fairness to all candidates.

Strata Products Worldwide, LLC (Strata) is a global leader in industrial safety and connected solutions that promote a safer, more productive working environment. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Strata provides local engineering, service, and sales support to the U.S., Europe, Australia, South Africa, South America and Mexico.

Strata offers a state‑of‑the‑art electronic safety platform that includes fully wireless communications and tracking, post‑emergency communications, proximity detection and collision avoidance, ventilation and conveyor monitoring and Wi‑Fi systems as well as cellular LTE. Additionally, Strata specializes in the design and manufacturing of emergency refuge chambers and specialized construction products. The Mechanical Engineer position will support product and manufacturing development and troubleshooting and requires knowledge of engineering and design principles and CAD experience.

• Assist with meeting Strata’s objectives related to mechanical engineering and product design and drafting requirements.
• Maintain and develop company electronic drawing files and generate, modify and maintain Auto Desk Inventor and AutoCAD files.
• Interact with U.S. development teams including Pillar Innovations and other associated firms as well as international team members upon request.
• Support general project engineering, mechanical engineering and design duties.
• Perform structural analysis and design.
• Conduct product design, evaluation, and sourcing and evaluation of components.
• Design and develop new products, create and manipulate complex spreadsheets.
• Research and evaluate relevant governmental regulations.
• Professionally interact with customers, vendors and regulators, evaluate existing products and systems, and produce written reports and recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

A. Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• CAD knowledge/skills.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good understanding of electrical theory and practical applications is desirable.

B. Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Apply basic engineering process concepts to work assignments.
• Possess CAD knowledge/skills and strong technical, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Identify problems, their sources and potential solutions.
• Take initiative and persist to completion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with active listening.
• Excellent planning, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Location
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Grantsville, Maryland, with travel to various locations.

Travel Requirements
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Moderate, sporadic travel; occasional international travel may be required.

Physical Demands
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General office functions plus light work and lifting up to fifty pounds.

• Group Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with a Company Match
• Employee Assistant Program
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick Time

Strata Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug‑Free Workplace.

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You understand that any misrepresentation or material omission made by you on this application will be sufficient cause for cancellation of this application or immediate termination of employment if you are employed, whenever it may be discovered.

This is an Exempt position, not eligible for overtime pay.

Interested professionals should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for professional references via this online portal. No unsolicited letters, emails, telephone calls, or in‑person submissions will be considered in fairness to other potential candidates for this position.