Mechanical Engineer III in Newton, North Carolina at Newton, North Carolina

CTG's long-standing Fortune 500 client of over 15 years has a W2 contract assignment for a Mechanical Engineer III to support production line installation and manufacturing engineering projects in a fast-paced production environment. This role will be responsible for equipment procurement, mechanical design, fixture development, installation support, and collaboration with internal teams and third-party contractors to ensure successful execution of manufacturing initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer who enjoys hands-on manufacturing support, solving technical challenges, and driving production improvements.

Type: Contract
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer III
Location: Newton, NC
Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Newton, NC
Pay Rate: Based on experience
Work Hours: M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Education: High School Diploma with a minimum of 7 years of manufacturing experience, or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or another technical field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant manufacturing experience

• Support production line installation and equipment implementation projects
• Coordinate procurement of equipment, components, materials, and contractor services
• Design simple mechanical fixtures, assemblies, and equipment stands using CAD
• Apply mechanical engineering principles including mechanics, hydraulics, and machine design to resolve manufacturing challenges
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and mechanical part drawings
• Troubleshoot equipment installation and startup issues
• Work closely with Lead Engineers while independently developing technical solutions
• Coordinate activities with cross-functional teams and external contractors
• Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to engineering standards

• Mechanical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, and machine design
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
• Experience using CAD software
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience supporting production equipment installation is highly preferred

Additional Information

• No third party resumes will be accepted
• Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be conducted
• CTG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• All interested individuals MUST be able to work on a W2 Tax basis (no C2C or third party vendors)
• CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
• CTG is an E-Verify Company

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