Mechanical Engineer III

Premier Staffing Solution•Newton, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
3-6 years of experience in cable manufacturing or cable assembly equipment engineering
Strong hands on experience with ribboning, stranding, extrusion, shielding, jacketing, or armoring equipment
Deep understanding of mechanical systems in continuous manufacturing environments
Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD, or equivalent)
Proficiency in data Analysis - JMP, Excel, Minitab
Experience performing equipment capability analysis and production line optimization
Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with ribbon cable manufacturing
Knowledge of tension control systems, dancer mechanisms, capstans, and servo driven equipment
Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC), Cp/Cpk analysis, and OEE
Working knowledge of PLC controlled machinery and electro mechanical interfaces
Experience leading or supporting high speed cable line scale ups
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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