Mechanical Engineer III

Premier Staffing Solution•Wilmington, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Mechanical Engineer III with a minimum of 3+ years of manufacturing experience working with manufacturing equipment. The engineer will be expected to work hands-on with equipment using typical tools and instruments, understand process variables, and translate engineering solutions into designs. Collaboration with other disciplines and effective communication are key. Experience in a manufacturing or construction environment with a focus on safety is preferred.

Requirements

BS Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
Minimum 3+ years manufacturing experience working with manufacturing equipment.
Ability to work hands-on with the equipment using typical hand tools, instruments, and measurement/alignment devices.
Flexibility with the ability to manage multiple work streams in a team environment adjusting to changing priorities.
Strong focus on job site safety and proactive safety approach.
Process variable understanding: flow, temperature, rate, pressure, level.
Familiar with process piping system design, including P&IDs.
Thorough understanding of mechanical drive trains, electrical and pneumatic actuators.
Works well in a team environment, is a self-starter and results oriented.
Effective in various settings to provide and present necessary information to project, department, and site leaders.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical Equipment or software experience preferred: AutoCAD®, Inventor, Power Point, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and MS Project.
Experience working on a manufacturing floor or construction environment, with a strong focus on job site safety and proactive safety approach.
Displays a bias for action in situations of uncertainty, addresses issues and problems proactively.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Project management experience, including developing project scope, budgets and schedules.
Knowledge of the Optical Fiber manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

Work hands-on with manufacturing equipment using typical hand tools, instruments, and measurement/alignment devices.
Understand process variables such as flow, temperature, rate, pressure, and level.
Determine and recommend the best solution from a series of alternatives within plant guidelines.
Translate engineering solutions to requirements, then further to process and/or equipment designs that deliver required performance criteria.
Interpret drawings and schematics to aid in troubleshooting.
Work with other disciplines (IT, Mechanical, and Process engineering) to understand manufacturing system functionality and design requirements.
Design process piping systems, including P&IDs.
Understand mechanical drive trains, electrical and pneumatic actuators.
Provide and present necessary information to project, department, and site leaders.
Develop project scope, budgets, and schedules.