Mechanical Engineer III

TalentBurst, Inc.

Wilmington, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$55.46–$57.37 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Autodesk Inventor, Budget Management, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Support, Cost Control, Debugging Skills, Electricity, Establish Priorities, Fiber Optic Cable, Hand Tools, Identify Issues, Installation Guide, Intellectual Property (IP), Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Performance Metrics, Piping, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Engineering, Project Engineering, Project Estimates, Project Lifecycle, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Requirements Management, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, System Integration (SI), System Start-Up, Team Player, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Usability Engineering, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Wilmington, NC
POSTED
12 days ago
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer III
Location: Wilmington, NC - Onsite
Duration: 06+ Months

Job Description: 
Project Engineer Role: Mechanical

Provide mechanical discipline support in the construction, installation, debug, and startup of equipment and automated systems including hands-on to the point of turnover to operations at both domestic and international manufacturing sites; majority of time be spent on the floor working on equipment.
Supervise and provide direction to internal or contract engineering techs, internal maintenance, and outside contract trades during all aspects of equipment installation and conversion such as demolition, construction, installation, testing, and debug of production equipment.

Project Engineer Responsibilities: Mechanical
Develop and use project plans and timelines to achieve project goals without sacrificing safety, intellectual property, or quality. Adhere to all corporate, business unit and site guidelines
Safety – Ensure that all the project team has safety training, safety is analyzed in job plans and all safety requirements are met. Identify potential safety issues. Report and investigate all safety incidents.
Develop understanding of process and equipment functions in area of responsibility
Analyze and correct equipment installation practices to improve efficiencies, specifically directed toward enhancing installation schedules.
Develop and use project plans and timelines to achieve project goals without sacrificing safety, intellectual property, or quality.
Re-design mechanical components to reduce installation cost, solve equipment interferences, and correct inadequate designs.
Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to successfully deliver fully integrated process equipment systems to plants on-time, on-budget and that satisfy performance measures
Perform hands-on troubleshooting, direct engineering techs and trades as necessary to replace defective components and execute changes to solve equipment/process issues.
Provide training to internal or contract engineering techs, internal maintenance, and outside contract trades on new equipment installation procedures as required for successful execution of installation activities.
Review, "redline”, and modify existing installation checklists, machine part lists, illustrations, machine specs, schedules, and complete drawing packages including follow-up with drafting services.
Provide direction to technicians
Create and modify existing documentation to complete drawing packages, installation checklists, machine part lists, illustrations, and machine specs of production equipment.
Procure and expedite materials needed to build or install new or modified equipment.
Assess condition and usability of existing equipment for fit and function with new installation plans.

Required Education / Skills: Mechanical
BS Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, with minimum 3+ years manufacturing experience working with manufacturing equipment.
Ability to work hands-on with the equipment using typical hand tools, instruments, and measurement/alignment devices.
Must be flexible with the ability to manage multiple work streams in a team environment adjusting to changing priorities with a strong focus on job site safety and proactive safety approach.
Process variable understanding: flow, temperature, rate*** pressure, level
Determines and recommends best solution from a series of alternatives within plant guidelines.
Translates engineering solutions to requirements, then further to process and/or equipment designs which deliver required performance criteria as well as interpreting drawings and schematics to aid in troubleshooting.
Works well with other disciplines (IT, Mechanical, and Process engineering) to fully understand manufacturing system functionality and design requirements.
Familiar with process piping system design, including P&IDs
Thorough understanding of mechanical drive trains, electrical and pneumatic actuators.
Works well in a team environment, is a self-starter and results oriented & effective in various settings to provide and present necessary information to project, department, and site leaders.

Desired Skills: Mechanical
Equipment or software experience preferred: AutoCAD®, Inventor, Power Point, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and MS Project
Experience working on a manufacturing floor or construction environment, with a strong focus on job site safety and proactive safety approach.
Displays a bias for action in situations of uncertainty, addresses issues and problems proactively.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Project management experience, including developing project scope, budgets and schedules.
Knowledge of the Optical Fiber manufacturing process.

Travel Requirements
Typical travel can range from a few days to a few weeks during the project initiation phase. During the deployment phase of the project, travel may be full-time.
Planning, Development and/or Deployment phases typically range from 3-9 months but can extend to 1+ years.
Travel will be required to Client Optical Fiber and Cable Manufacturing sites in North Carolina (Concord, Winston-Salem, Hickory, Newton, and Wilmington) and overseas sites in India, China, and Europe.

Hours of Work/Work Schedule
40 hours+ M-F, adjusted hours and weekends may be required based on where the project is in the project life cycle.

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Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.

About the Company

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TalentBurst, Inc.

For over 20 years, TalentBurst Inc. has been an award-winning provider of cutting-edge Workforce Management Solutions. With a strong commitment to staying ahead in the tech landscape, we pioneer innovative approaches to talent acquisition. Our expertise spans Life Sciences, and Healthcare Staffing, Banking, Financial, IT, and Engineering, as well as Global Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), State, Local Government and Education (SLED), and IC validation/compliance services. Additionally, our division, TalentProcure, leads the industry with offerings such as High Hazard Payroll, Managed Services, and Vendor on Premise (VOP) solutions.

Due to our prioritization of excellent standards, we are Joint Commission Certified and are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in the USA and Canada. Supporting over 130 Fortune 500 companies globally, we excel in navigating the landscape of talent acquisition. In a world of constant change, we embrace developing people-centric solutions that address the unique demands of our clients. Stay connected by visiting our website and following us on social media!

 

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
http://www.talentburst.com/