Mechanical Engineer III

Title: Mechanical Engineer III





Location: Hickory, NC





Contract: Expected to be 5 months project





Shift: 1st Shift





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





" Managing mechanical and electrical trades executing equipment install and debug.





" Skilled with use of design software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Inventor)





Product of Position:





" A mechanical engineer responsible for 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, etc.)





" Good written and oral communication skills





" Ability to collaborate and work with diverse teams (skills, , culture, , 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 aProductst drawings





" Coordinating installation plan with safety and plant receivers





" Conferring with Client engineers and vendors to resolve equipment install or build discrepancies.





" Ensure safe work practices





" Updating drawings and equipment documentation





Travel Requirements:





" Duration: 10/20 /24 2/28/25





" Expected to be on-site in the plant during the week.





" Travel to a supplier or vendor may be required for equipment check-out before shipment.





Work Schedule:





Typical 40 hours per week. May require working weekends/holidays or longer days to support installation schedule