Mechanical engineer

job summary:
Join Our Client, a global leader in optical fiber! We seek a Mechanical Engineer with BS & 3+ yrs experience in equipment qualification & troubleshooting to lead complex projects. Elevate your career with an industry giant!

location: Newton, North Carolina
job type: Contract
salary: $36 - 45 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

• Act as the mechanical technical lead for equipment qualification, line conversions, and process improvement initiatives.
• Independently lead equipment installation, debugging, commissioning, and qualification of complex production systems.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and contractors to manage project scope, schedule, safety, and deliverables.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles to optimize equipment throughput, uptime, reliability, and capacity expansion.
• Develop safe, robust, and cost-effective engineering solutions from conceptual design through sustained plant operation.

qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

3+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, equipment qualification, mechanical troubleshooting, or capital project execution.

Proficiency in reading mechanical drawings and equipment documentation, with strong knowledge of project planning and vendor coordination.

skills:
CAD systems,Data Analytics,JMP,access,Reliability Improvement,debugging,debug,Adaptability,Communicate,Communication,coordination,productive,Leadership,solution-focused,structured problem-solving,reliability,Independently,deliver results,Collaboration,acceptance criteria,Aerospace Engineering,automation,partnerships,calculations,construction,site engineering,submittals,continuous-improvement,Contractor Management,corrective actions,Project Delivery,project execution,cable,engineering change,equipment specifications,ergonomics,guarding,commissioning activities,industrial equipment,installations,statistical packages,Translates,Lean Manufacturing,maintenance,manufacturing,manufacturing processes,Manufacturing Process,mechanical engineering,mechanical engineering principles,mechanical problems,mechanical design,mechanical troubleshooting,mechanical drawings,mentor,fabricators,throughput,safety standards,Operational Readiness,optical fiber,optical fiber cable,extrusion,plastics processing,process capability,process engineering,process improvement,Professional Engineer,project controls,project planning,product quality,reliability-centered maintenance,risks,root-cause analysis,safety,safety issues,Six Sigma,sound engineering,project stakeholders,Standardize,technical feedback,engineering documentation,Technical Leadership,waste reduction

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.