Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering

59-$60 per hour
Contract
Duration: 6-month contract with Extension
The position will serve as a mechanical resource for Plant Engineering based in Hickory, NC facility. Main responsibility is to function as mechanical design support on project work to improve existing fibre optic cable manufacturing equipment.
Design tooling and/or mechanical assemblies utilizing Inventor or AutoCAD
Revise equipment drawings
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
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
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
Compliance 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. Seeks to identify and correct potential safety or environmental issues before they occur.
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology degree or comparable engineering experience

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