Staffing - Mechanical Engineer III

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer III

Location: Hickory NC

Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: Contract

Maximum Submissions per Supplier: 3

Rate: $55.46

Note: Work Schedule: 8-10 hours/day, M-F. Location: 100% Onsite - Hickory, NC. Interview Process: 1st round phone screen, 2nd round onsite. Top 3 Keywords: 1- Mechanical Design (Inventor/AutoCAD) 2- Manufacturing Equipment Integration & Troubleshooting 3- GD&T/Mechanical Drafting Standards

Top Required Skills

• Mechanical Design & Equipment Integration
• CAD Design (Inventor/AutoCAD)
• Manufacturing Equipment Troubleshooting
  
  

Must-Have Skills

• Mechanical system design and integration experience
• Proficiency in Inventor (or similar 3D CAD), Vault, and AutoCAD
• Knowledge of mechanical drafting standards and GD&T
• Hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical systems (pneumatics, flow control, water cooling, etc.)
• Experience with manufacturing equipment repair and maintenance
• Ability to work with machine shops and vendors for part procurement
• Experience overseeing mechanics and electricians during assembly and installation
  
  

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with plastic extrusion manufacturing
• Electrical troubleshooting experience (low/medium voltage, PLCs, motion control, temperature control systems)
• Data analysis experience using Excel, PI, and/or Power BI
  
  

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Design tooling and mechanical assemblies to improve fiber optic cable manufacturing equipment
• Create, revise, and maintain mechanical drawings and documentation
• Support equipment assembly, installation, and hands-on system integration
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues during production integration
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, process, and electrical engineering)
• Support operations through documentation updates and training assistance
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of mechanical engineering or manufacturing equipment experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing or plant environment
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to safety and compliance with plant policies and PPE requirements