The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Newton, NC. Details for the position are as follows:
Job Description:
Pay: $45-$53/hr
Shift: 100% Onsite
Duration: 12-months to start – potential to extend or convert based on performance and budget.
Overview:
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to serve as a Cable/Ribbon Assembly Equipment Capability Engineer supporting high volume cable manufacturing operations. This role is highly technical and focused on equipment capability, mechanical performance, and process robustness for cable assembly lines. The engineer will be responsible for driving equipment performance improvements, ensuring process capability, and supporting new equipment introduction and line expansions.
- Own mechanical capability of cable/ribbon assembly equipment
- Establish and maintain equipment capability metrics (OEE, Cp/Cpk, uptime, scrap, yield)
- Lead mechanical capability studies, line balancing, and throughput optimization efforts
- Identify mechanical constraints impacting line speed, tension stability, concentricity, and dimensional control
- Mechanical Engineering & Design
- Design, modify, and optimize tooling, fixturing, guides, rollers, payoff systems, and tension control mechanisms
- Develop detailed 2D drawings and 3D CAD models for equipment upgrades and custom tooling
- Perform engineering calculations related to tension, torque, inertia, thermal effects, and material deformation
- Support equipment retrofits and modernization projects
- Manufacturing Support & Troubleshooting
- Provide hands on technical support during production, trials, and equipment start ups
- Perform structured root cause analysis (mechanical, process, interface issues) and implement corrective actions
- Collaborate with process, controls, maintenance, and quality teams to resolve chronic equipment issues
- Support development and execution of FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ, and line acceptance criteria
- New Equipment & Supplier Interface
- Define mechanical requirements and performance specifications for new cable assembly equipment
- Work directly with OEMs and system integrators on equipment design, build, and acceptance
- Review vendor drawings, layouts, and design proposals for compliance with performance and safety requirements
- Documentation & Standards
- Create and maintain mechanical documentation including equipment specifications, PM standards, and change records
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety, ergonomic, and manufacturing standards
- Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar required.
Must have cable manufacturing or cable assembly experience.
Proficiency with CAD tools and data analysis (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, JMP, Minitab, etc.) required.
Experience with ribboning, stranding, extrusion, shielding, jacketing or armoring equipment required.
Equipment capability analysis and production line optimization required.
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