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Project Leader Engineer

The Fountain Group
Newton, NC Contractor
POSTED ON 5/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026
Job Title: Project Leader Engineer

Pay: $66-61

Duration:11 months

Job Description:

  • Pay is $61-66 an hr
  • 11 - month assignment with the potential for extension or conversion based on performance and budget.
  • The position will mainly be responsible for capacity additions and the associated line installations & debug from a mechanical perspective
  • The position will lead and/or participate on manufacturing engineering projects and support teams for the purposes of capacity installations, equipment debug, and preparing line/associated parts for Operations Receivership.
  • The position will provide mechanical discipline to proactively identify technical problems through root cause understanding coupled with robust industrialized solutions relative to line debug and installs.
  • The position will leverage knowledge of mechanical engineering, machining, and designing processes to improve performance of equipment/manufacturing process.
  • The position will support or lead new equipment/process introductions and opportunities for improvement.
  • The position will support the development and execution of project plans to deliver timely error-free mechanical support for multi-line equipment installations.
  • The position will work alongside vendors and suppliers to resolve technical issues to protect scope, timing, and cost metrics.
  • The position will maintain safe work practices, inform others of hazardous conditions or personal practices as expressed on project team.
  • The position will design and implement mechanical solutions and solve mechanical and process issues through data analysis, experience and collaboration will subject matter experts.
  • The position will manage spare parts identification and storeroom entry as recommended by suppliers or peer engineers; noting available spares within 2-plant footprint

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent Required! Bachelors in Engineering Preferred!
  • 3 years of experience in new equipment installations in manufacturing environment Required!
  • Experience with new equipment installations and project expansions Required!
  • Proficient with CAD and Inventor/SolidWorks Required!
  • Experience with Equipment design Required!
  • Ability to work on an independent basis in a fast-paced project install manufacturing environment Required!
  • Ability to allocate/supervise resources to accomplish aggressive project milestones and timeline within specification and costs Required!
  • Project leadership/management experience Preferred!
  • Experience with vendor/supplier management on-site/off-site Preferred!
  • Mechanical equipment and systems interactions Preferred!
  • Proficiency with PC software including Microsoft Office Preferred!

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