Equipment Integration Lead

CTG's long-standing Fortune 500 client of over 15 years has a W2 contract assignment for an Equipment Integration Lead. This onsite role is responsible for leading the installation, integration, startup, and optimization of manufacturing equipment while coordinating cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure successful project execution.

Type: Contract

Job Title: Equipment Integration Lead

Location: Newton, NC

Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Newton, NC

Pay Rate: Based on experience

Work Hours: M-F 8am-5pm

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, Industrial Technology, or a related field. Advanced degrees are a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead equipment integration projects from concept, design, installation, commissioning, and operational handoff.
• Coordinate activities across manufacturing, process engineering, quality, facilities, maintenance, automation, EHS, and supply chain teams.
• Develop project plans, schedules, resource requirements, and integration strategies.
• Manage equipment vendors throughout design, FAT/SAT, installation, troubleshooting, and acceptance phases.
• Ensure equipment compatibility with facility infrastructure, utilities, automation systems, and production processes.
• Oversee startup, debugging, testing, commissioning, and performance optimization activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive resolution of technical issues during equipment deployment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, regulatory, and engineering standards.
• Maintain project documentation, change controls, SOPs, risk assessments, and turnover packages.
• Track project milestones, budgets, risks, and schedules while providing stakeholder updates.
• Support training and knowledge transfer for operations and maintenance personnel.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, uptime, throughput, and maintainability.

Required Qualifications

• Several years of experience in equipment integration, manufacturing engineering, capital project execution, or production scale-up environments.
• Experience leading equipment installation, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment, facility integration, and production support processes.
• Proven project management and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Experience troubleshooting complex equipment and system interactions.
• Equipment design experience utilizing CAD software.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies and root cause analysis techniques.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using SPC, JMP, Minitab, R, OriginPro, or similar tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in advanced manufacturing or high-tech production environments.
• Knowledge of FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ, or related validation methodologies.
• Experience with CMMS, ERP, or engineering documentation systems.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
• Six Sigma certification.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials.

Why This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to lead high-impact equipment integration initiatives, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and play a key role in improving manufacturing performance, operational efficiency, and production readiness within a fast-paced industrial environment.

Additional Information

• No third party resumes will be accepted
• Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be conducted
• CTG will consider for employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• All interested individuals MUST be able to work on a W2 Tax basis (no C2C or third party vendors)
• CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
• CTG is an E-Verify Company

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly through our website by clicking the link below.

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients' digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years' experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.


Together, we shape what's next-working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you'll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.