A Mechanical Engineer is needed for a manufacturing company considered one of the world's leading innovators in materials science in the Newton, NC area. This role requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and 3 to 6 years of experience in cable manufacturing to lead equipment capability improvements, perform 3D CAD design for tooling upgrades, and optimize high-volume production lines using data analysis and root cause troubleshooting.
location: Newton, North Carolina
job type: Contract
salary: $38.26 - 53.57 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Equipment Capability and Performance:
- Own mechanical capability of cable and ribbon assembly equipment.
- Establish and maintain metrics including OEE, Cp/Cpk, uptime, scrap, and yield.
- Lead mechanical capability studies and line balancing.
- Conduct throughput optimization efforts.
- Identify mechanical constraints impacting line speed and tension stability.
- Manage constraints related to concentricity and dimensional control.
- Design, modify, and optimize tooling, fixturing, guides, and rollers.
- Optimize payoff systems and tension control mechanisms.
- Develop detailed 2D drawings and 3D CAD models for equipment upgrades.
- Perform engineering calculations related to tension, torque, and inertia.
- Calculate thermal effects and material deformation.
- Support equipment retrofits and modernization projects.
- Provide hands-on technical support during production, trials, and start-ups.
- Perform structured root cause analysis for mechanical and process issues.
- Implement corrective actions based on analysis findings.
- Collaborate with process, controls, maintenance, and quality teams.
- Resolve chronic equipment issues through cross-functional teamwork.
- Support development and execution of FAT, SAT, and IQ/OQ/PQ.
- Establish line acceptance criteria.
- Define mechanical requirements and performance specifications for new equipment.
- Work directly with OEMs and system integrators on design and build.
- Manage equipment acceptance processes with external vendors.
- Review vendor drawings and layouts for performance and safety compliance.
- Create and maintain mechanical documentation and equipment specifications.
- Maintain PM standards and change records.
- Ensure compliance with safety, ergonomic, and manufacturing standards.
- Support continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Possess a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
- Have 3 to 6 years of experience in cable manufacturing or equipment engineering.
- Demonstrate hands-on experience with ribboning, stranding, extrusion, or shielding.
- Apply experience with jacketing or armoring equipment.
- Show a deep understanding of mechanical systems in continuous manufacturing.
- Maintain proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or AutoCAD.
- Utilize data analysis tools including JMP, Excel, and Minitab.
- Perform equipment capability analysis and production line optimization.
- Apply strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Experience specifically with ribbon cable manufacturing.
- Knowledge of tension control systems and dancer mechanisms.
- Understanding of capstans and servo-driven equipment.
- Familiarity with statistical process control and Cp/Cpk analysis.
- Working knowledge of PLC controlled machinery and electromechanical interfaces.
- Experience leading or supporting high-speed cable line scale-ups.
- Hold a Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
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 HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
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.
