Mechanical Engineer

ITAC•Wilmington, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a seconded position, meaning the selected candidate will be employed by ITAC but work full-time on assignment with one of our clients. While day-to-day responsibilities will be managed on-site with the client, ITAC provides ongoing support, resources, and benefits as your employer. This position is full time contract work anticipated to last for 1-2 years, and requires the employee to be on the client's Wilmington, NC site. We are seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to provide hands-on engineering support for equipment construction, installation, debugging, and startup at both domestic and international locations. This role plays a key part in overseeing internal teams and contract personnel during installation and conversion projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
At least 2 - 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Skilled in hands-on work with mechanical tools and measurement equipment.
Strong teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to safety.
Solid understanding of mechanical systems, piping/P&IDs, drive trains, and pneumatic/electromechanical actuators.
Ability to interpret engineering requirements and translate them into equipment designs and schematics.

Nice To Haves

Experience using AutoCAD®, Inventor, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project.
Background in manufacturing or construction environments.
Strong communication, presentation, and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute project plans with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and protection of intellectual property.
Improve mechanical installation practices to enhance efficiency and reduce timelines.
Perform hands-on troubleshooting and provide direction to technicians.
Train personnel on installation methods, procedures, and equipment modifications.
Ensure required materials to support project execution including redesign, procurement, tracking, expediting and documentation.