Mechanical Engineer

Title: Mechanical Engineer- Installation leaderDuration: 12+ monthsLocation: Newton NC 28658/OnsiteEducation: BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical TechnologyMinimum Experience: 5+ YearsInterview process: Initial teams meeting with manager, then onsite interview if local. If not local, interview will be by teams. Local candidates are strongly preferred.Top skills:• Experience with high-speed cable manufacturing equipment is a plus but not required (jacketing, ribbon stranding, buffering)• Experience with mechanical equipment design, install, start-up and debug in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Candidate must have 5+ years demonstrated leadership experience with coordinating scheduling, workflows, etc..• Managing mechanical and electrical trades (both internal and external) executing equipment install and debug.• Skilled with use of design software (AutoCAD, Solidworks, Inventor)Scope of Position:• A mechanical engineer responsible for leading and providing hands-on mechanical support for the installation, start-up and debug of high-cable manufacturing process equipment. This includes working with a multi-functional team (mechanical, electrical, controls, facilities, IT, operations, etc.)• Involves the application of mechanical principles encompassed in mechanics, hydraulics, thermodynamics, metallurgy, and machine design used for the design, production, operation, and use machinery of all types.Requirements:• Experience with high-speed cable manufacturing equipment is a plus but not required (jacketing, ribbon stranding, buffering)• Experience with mechanical equipment design, install, start-up and debug in a high-volume manufacturing environment• Managing mechanical and electrical trades executing equipment install and debug.• Skilled with use of design software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Inventor)• Knowledge of machine guarding and safety practices and standards (OSHA,ANSI, ASME, etc) OSHA 30 Certification desired• Good written and oral communication skills• Ability to collaborate and work with diverse teams (skills, gender, culture, race, etc.)• Capable of multitasking• Ability to work with minimal direction• Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions• Familiarity with other engineering disciplines (electrical, civil, process, etc.)Key Responsibilities• Coordinating the task and workplan for team members to meet customer schedule• Providing hands on input and insight into equipment installation and troubleshooting• Support start-up and qualification of equipment• Verifying equipment build and layout against drawings• Coordinating installation plan with safety and plant receivers• Conferring with engineers and vendors to resolve equipment install or build discrepancies• Ensure safe work practices• Updating drawings and equipment documentationWork Schedule:Typical 40 hours per week.May require working weekends/holidays or longer days to support installation schedule