Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary

Seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to support high-volume cable manufacturing operations by improving equipment capability, mechanical performance, and process robustness of cable/ribbon assembly lines. The role involves equipment optimization, mechanical design, production troubleshooting, and new equipment implementation while ensuring strong process capability and manufacturing efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and improve the mechanical capability of cable/ribbon assembly equipment.
• Monitor and optimize equipment capability metrics including OEE, Cp/Cpk, uptime, scrap, and yield.
• Conduct mechanical capability studies, line balancing, and throughput optimization.
• Identify mechanical constraints affecting line speed, tension stability, concentricity, and dimensional control.
• Design and modify tooling, fixtures, guides, rollers, payoff systems, and tension control mechanisms.
• Create 2D drawings and 3D CAD models using SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD, or equivalent CAD tools.
• Perform engineering calculations related to tension, torque, inertia, thermal effects, and material deformation.
• Support equipment retrofits, modernization, production trials, and equipment startups.
• Conduct root cause analysis for mechanical/process issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with process, controls, maintenance, and quality teams to resolve equipment issues.
• Support FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ validation, and line acceptance activities.
• Define mechanical specifications and performance requirements for new cable assembly equipment.
• Work with OEMs and system integrators, review vendor drawings, layouts, and design proposals.
• Maintain mechanical documentation, equipment specifications, preventive maintenance standards, and engineering change records.
• Ensure compliance with safety, ergonomic, and manufacturing standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–6 years of experience in cable manufacturing or cable assembly equipment engineering.
• Hands-on experience with ribboning, stranding, extrusion, shielding, jacketing, or armoring equipment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems in continuous manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD).
• Experience with data analysis tools such as JMP, Excel, or Minitab.
• Experience performing equipment capability analysis and production line optimization.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.