Mechanical Engineer

Randstad USA; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a Wilmington, NC contract assignment. The role requires a BSME and hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment to lead installations and drive engineering projects.

Location is Wilmington, North Carolina with a standard 8am to 5pm schedule. The position offers contract terms with partner clients and opportunities to oversee equipment conversions and start-up activities on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• BSME or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of experience with manufacturing equipment.
• Experience leading system installations and engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on mechanical support on the manufacturing floor during construction, installation, debugging, and startup of automated systems.
• Supervise and direct internal technicians, maintenance staff, and external contractors through equipment conversion and testing.
• Review, modify, and finalize engineering documentation including drawings, machine specs, and installation checklists.
• Procure essential materials and assess existing equipment compatibility with new installation plans.
• Translate engineering requirements into effective process and equipment designs while troubleshooting and ensuring site safety.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project management

Hands-on manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Our client, an industry-leading innovator in Wilmington, NC, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer. This hands-on role requires a BSME and 3+ years of experience with manufacturing equipment to lead system installations and drive engineering projects forward.

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina

Job type: Contract

Salary: $42.44 - 59.42 per hour

Work hours: 8am to 5pm

Education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on mechanical support on the manufacturing floor during the construction, installation, debugging, and startup of automated systems.
• Supervise and direct internal technicians, maintenance staff, and external contractors through all phases of equipment conversion and testing.
• Review, modify, and finalize engineering documentation, including complete drawing packages, machine specifications, and installation checklists.
• Procure essential materials and assess the condition of existing equipment to ensure compatibility with new installation plans.
• Translate engineering requirements into effective process and equipment designs while actively troubleshooting and ensuring job site safety.

Qualifications

• Experience level: Experienced
• Education: Bachelors

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.