job summary: A Manufacturing Equipment Engineer is needed for a leading manufacturing organization in the Lexington, KY area. The Manufacturing Equipment Engineer will support operations across multiple plants. This role is responsible for evaluating, planning, and deploying automation, robotics, conveyors, and expansion projects. You will support equipment lifecycle management, process standardization, and technical specifications for new vehicle launches and facility refurbishments. Qualified candidate must have equivalent technical experience, (BS Degree preferred) along with 2+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing environment. Skills in equipment specification development, CAD software, MS Office, and A3/Ringi documentation are required. Hands-on experience with paint shop systems, robotics, maintenance, and equipment set-up/buy-off is highly desirable. This is a long-term contract role slated to last 12+ months, and our client is only seeing local talent at this time. location: GEORGETOWN, Kentucky job type: Contract salary: $48.00 - 64.50 per hour work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Evaluate equipment project proposals, assessing process capabilities, constraints, and risk mitigation strategiesDevelop equipment specifications, standards, and technical documentation to ensure cross-plant standardizationLead the planning and implementation of automation, robotics, paint-line systems, and material handling solutionsParticipate in on-site equipment inspections, quality checks, and system buy-offsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new paint shop technologies and reduce project lead timesCreate presentations and reports tracking project for leadership qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 3 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors skills: ManufacturingCapital EquipmentManufacturing 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.