Position: Mechanical Engineer III, Req#: CRNGJP00027684
Location: Hickory, NC (100% Onsite)
Duration: 6+ Months Contract
Interview Process: 1st round phone screen, 2nd round onsite
Work Schedule: 8-10 hours/day, M-F.
Job Description:
Education and Experience:
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology degree or comparable engineering experience
- 5+ Years of experience required
- Experience with mechanical system design and integration
- Ability to generate or modify mechanical models/drawings primarily using Inventor (or similar 3D CAD software), Vault and some AutoCAD
- Knowledge and application of drafting standards including GD&T
- Ability to work with machine shops/vendors to complete part procurement
- Hands-on experience with mechanical system troubleshooting such as pneumatic controls, flow control, water cooling systems, etc.
- Experience with manufacturing equipment repair and maintenance
- Experience managing mechanics/electricians for equipment assembly and installation
Desired Skills:
- Familiarity or experience with plastic extrusion manufacturing
- Experienced in electrical system troubleshooting including low and medium voltage systems, motion control, PLCs, temperature control systems, etc
- Working knowledge of data analysis techniques using Microsoft Excel, PI and/or PowerBI
Soft Skills (Communication/Team/Leadership):
- Works well in a team environment, is a “self-starter” and “results-oriented”.
- Acts and makes decisions in the best interest of the team.
- Complies with all policies and procedures of the plant.
- Works well with other disciplines (IT, electrical, and process engineering) to fully understand manufacturing system functionality and design requirements.
- Experience working in a manufacturing floor or construction environment, with a strong focus on job site safety. Proactive regarding safety. Seeks to identify and correct potential safety or environmental issues before they occur.
Job Responsibilities:
- Main responsibility is to function as mechanical design support on project work to improve existing fiber optic cable manufacturing equipment.
- Design tooling and/or mechanical assemblies utilizing Inventor or AutoCAD
- Obtain quotes and order components
- Revise equipment drawings
- Develop experimental plans to validate designs
- Assemble or oversee the assembly of systems with the opportunity for hands-on work
- Debug and resolve issues when integrating designs into production equipment
- Work closely with a cross-functional engineering team including IT, process and electrical engineers/technicians
- Work with operations to update documentation and support training as needed