Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Nautic Partners, LLC completed its acquisition of the Specialty Tapes business from Berry Global Group, Inc., rebranding the company as Vybond™. As a standalone business, Vybond is poised to strengthen its leadership in pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes, delivering innovative solutions to industrial and specialty markets worldwide. Headquartered in Franklin, KY, with facilities in Riverhead, NY, and Bristol, RI, Vybond Group, Inc. manufactures specialty foil, film, and duct tapes and adhesives. With over 1,500 specialty SKUs spanning 500+ product families, Vybond serves 1,500+ customers across the HVAC, building and construction, industrial, retail, medical, aerospace, automotive, and other specialty industries.

Responsibilities

Execute capital projects including:

Develop detailed mechanical designs and specifications for new equipment.

Plan, budget, schedule, and execute projects in a timely manner.

Justify project by benefits to achieve approval of funds

Collaborate with vendors, contractors, operations, and other engineers to ensure timely delivery and installation of equipment.

Manage resources to complete project installation and startup

Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including design drawings, specifications, and progress reports.

Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Provide training as needed to maintenance & operations

Identify and lead Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP) to:

Improve safety

Reduce cost by improving productivity and reducing waste

Improve product quality and resolve reoccurring quality complaints

Improve equipment reliability

Assume a leadership role providing technical expertise to handle the most challenging problems

Assist production and maintenance in solving difficult technical problems

Support Quality in the root cause analysis of complaints

Support manufacturing improvements through project management and engineering expertise

Generate ideas and solutions to specific problems and plant improvement opportunities

Investigate new processes, equipment, and methods to provide competitive advantages

Continually develop and improve process knowledge and continuous improvement skills

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in an Engineering Discipline (Mechanical required)

5-7 years experience in Mechanical Engineering field preferred.

3-5 years experience of managing major CAPEX projects.

Proficient AutoCAD skills are required.

Project management skills are strongly considered.

Proven ability to lead $MM projects.

Strong leadership, people, and communications skills.

Strong technical problem-solving skills.

Strong Computer literacy is preferred.

Experience and understanding of process systems, metrics, Continuous Improvement Projects and SPC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. (

Location US-KY-FRANKLIN

Job ID 2025-35302

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Category Manufacturing

Location : Address 2320 BOWLING GREEN ROAD