Mechanical Engineer

Top 3 Skills

• Hands-on mechanical equipment installation, debug, and startup in a manufacturing environment
• Mechanical systems expertise - drive trains, pneumatic and electrical actuators, process piping, and P&IDs
• Field project engineering - coordinating trades and techs, managing timelines, and driving equipment installs from kickoff to turnover

Monday Friday, 40+ hours/week; adjusted hours and weekends possible depending on project phase

• Spend most of your time on the manufacturing floor - installing, debugging, and starting up equipment and automated systems
• Supervise engineers, maintenance staff, and outside contractors through demolition, installation, testing, and debug
• Troubleshoot equipment issues hands‑on and direct techs and trades to replace components and execute fixes
• Redesign mechanical components to cut installation costs, resolve interferences, and fix design gaps
• Build and manage project plans that keep timelines moving without compromising safety or quality
• Work directly with external system integrators and machine builders to deliver integrated equipment on time and on budget
• Redline and update installation checklists, machine specs, part lists, and drawing packages
• Procure and expedite materials for new or modified equipment builds
• Train techs and trades on new equipment installation procedures

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent - plus 3+ years of hands‑on manufacturing experience
• Comfortable using hand tools, measurement devices, and alignment equipment directly on machinery
• Solid grasp of mechanical drive trains, pneumatic and electrical actuators, and process piping systems including P&IDs
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics for troubleshooting
• Able to manage multiple work streams in a fast‑paced, team‑based, safety‑first environment

• Experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, or MS Project
• Project management background - scope development, budgeting, scheduling
• Familiarity with optical fiber or cable manufacturing processes
• Experience working across multiple engineering disciplines (mechanical, process, IT)