Equipment Integration Lead

Computer Task Group, Inc•Conover, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

CTG's long-standing Fortune 500 client of over 15 years has a W2 contract assignment for an Equipment Integration Lead. This onsite role is responsible for leading the installation, integration, startup, and optimization of manufacturing equipment while coordinating cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure successful project execution.

Requirements

Several years of experience in equipment integration, manufacturing engineering, capital project execution, or production scale-up environments.
Experience leading equipment installation, startup, and commissioning activities.
Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment, facility integration, and production support processes.
Proven project management and cross-functional leadership skills.
Experience troubleshooting complex equipment and system interactions.
Equipment design experience utilizing CAD software.
Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies and root cause analysis techniques.
Strong analytical skills with experience using SPC, JMP, Minitab, R, OriginPro, or similar tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in advanced manufacturing or high-tech production environments.
Knowledge of FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ, or related validation methodologies.
Experience with CMMS, ERP, or engineering documentation systems.
Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
Six Sigma certification.
PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials.

Responsibilities

Lead equipment integration projects from concept, design, installation, commissioning, and operational handoff.
Coordinate activities across manufacturing, process engineering, quality, facilities, maintenance, automation, EHS, and supply chain teams.
Develop project plans, schedules, resource requirements, and integration strategies.
Manage equipment vendors throughout design, FAT/SAT, installation, troubleshooting, and acceptance phases.
Ensure equipment compatibility with facility infrastructure, utilities, automation systems, and production processes.
Oversee startup, debugging, testing, commissioning, and performance optimization activities.
Conduct root cause analysis and drive resolution of technical issues during equipment deployment.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, regulatory, and engineering standards.
Maintain project documentation, change controls, SOPs, risk assessments, and turnover packages.
Track project milestones, budgets, risks, and schedules while providing stakeholder updates.
Support training and knowledge transfer for operations and maintenance personnel.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, uptime, throughput, and maintainability.