Mechanical Installation Leader (Manufacturing Equipment)

Title: Installation Leader (Program or Project Leader Engineer III)

Interview process: Initial teams meeting with manager, then onsite interview if local. If not local, interview will be by teams. Local candidates are strongly preferred.

Comments:

• Candidates local to the NC region are preferred but client is willing to consider candidates outside the local region who are willing to relocate at their own expense.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the US for at least 18 months.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Technology
• Minimum Experience: 5+ Years

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. Candidate must have 5+ years demonstrated leadership experience with coordinating scheduling, workflows, etc.
• Managing mechanical and electrical trades (both internal and external) executing equipment install and debug.
• Skilled with use of design software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor)

Scope of Position:

• A mechanical engineer responsible for leading and 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, ANSI, ASME, etc) OSHA 30 Certification desired.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work with diverse teams (skills, gender, culture, race, 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 against 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:

• 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.