Mechanical Engineer II

Computer Task; Newton, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CTG seeks a Mechanical Engineer II for a long-standing Fortune 500 client, onsite in Newton, NC. The role leads complex equipment projects, develops specs, and improves processes while collaborating with operations, maintenance, and vendors.

The candidate must have a bachelor's in engineering and 3+ years of manufacturing experience, with strong problem-solving and safety focus. The position emphasizes design reviews, installation, commissioning, and continuous-improvement initiatives across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, reliability, process improvement, or capital-project execution.
• Ability to create and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment documentation, specifications, layouts, and technical requirements.
• Working knowledge of project planning, vendor/contractor coordination, and engineering change-management practices.
• Strong mechanical engineering, problem-solving, project leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead moderate-to-large and technically complex equipment debugging, qualification, capacity expansion, and process-improvement projects.
• Act as the mechanical technical lead for assigned initiatives and make sound engineering decisions.
• Develop equipment specifications, mechanical scope documents, layouts, calculations, utility requirements, installation plans, debug plans, and qualification acceptance criteria.
• Design and implement modifications to new and existing manufacturing lines to support new products, process capability, capacity expansion, and waste reduction.
• Lead mechanical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for equipment, process, quality, and safety issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Provide technical oversight of vendors, fabricators, contractors, and integrators; review submittals and resolve design issues.
• Lead installation, commissioning, startup troubleshooting, equipment qualification, and transition to operations.
• Verify mechanical fit-up, utilities, guarding, access, ergonomics, maintainability, and interfaces with automation and controls.
• Apply reliability, maintainability, ergonomics, guarding, and lifecycle-cost principles to equipment designs and selections.
• Use operating data and field observations to identify improvement opportunities and quantify results related to uptime, throughput, scrap, quality, safety, capacity, and maintenance costs.
• Manage project risks, action items, technical changes, deliverables, and status communications for assigned mechanical scope.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, process engineering, controls, quality, EHS, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians through design reviews, troubleshooting, and project execution.
• Contribute to engineering standards, lessons learned, design reviews, and continuous-improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project leadership

Cross-functional

Problem solving

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelors in ME

Tools

CAD software

Documentation tools

Job description

Description

CTG's long-standing Fortune 500 client of over 15 years has a W2 contract assignment for a Mechanical Engineer II.

Type: Contract
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer II
Location: Newton, NC
Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Newton, NC.
Pay Rate: Based on experience
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday
Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

Key Responsibilities

• Independently lead moderate-to-large and technically complex equipment debugging, qualification, capacity expansion, and process-improvement projects.
• Act as the mechanical technical lead for assigned initiatives and make sound engineering decisions.
• Develop equipment specifications, mechanical scope documents, layouts, calculations, utility requirements, installation plans, debug plans, and qualification acceptance criteria.
• Design and implement modifications to new and existing manufacturing lines to support new products, process capability, capacity expansion, and waste reduction.
• Lead mechanical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for equipment, process, quality, and safety issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Provide technical oversight of vendors, fabricators, contractors, and integrators; review submittals and resolve design issues.
• Lead installation, commissioning, startup troubleshooting, equipment qualification, and transition to operations.
• Verify mechanical fit-up, utilities, guarding, access, ergonomics, maintainability, and interfaces with automation and controls.
• Apply reliability, maintainability, ergonomics, guarding, and lifecycle-cost principles to equipment designs and selections.
• Use operating data and field observations to identify improvement opportunities and quantify results related to uptime, throughput, scrap, quality, safety, capacity, and maintenance costs.
• Manage project risks, action items, technical changes, deliverables, and status communications for assigned mechanical scope.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, process engineering, controls, quality, EHS, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians through design reviews, troubleshooting, and project execution.
• Contribute to engineering standards, lessons learned, design reviews, and continuous-improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, reliability, process improvement, or capital-project execution.
• Experience independently leading equipment installations, line modifications or conversions, mechanical troubleshooting, qualification, and commissioning activities.
• Ability to create and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment documentation, specifications, layouts, and technical requirements.
• Working knowledge of project planning, vendor/contractor coordination, and engineering change-management practices.
• Strong mechanical engineering, problem-solving, project leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in optical fiber, wire and cable, extrusion, plastics processing, or another continuous manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading capital projects, manufacturing-line upgrades, equipment conversions, qualifications, or reliability improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with CAD systems and engineering documentation tools.
• Familiarity with mechanical design calculations and applicable machine-safety standards.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, reliability-centered maintenance, or structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Understanding of automation and controls interfaces within manufacturing equipment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or progress toward licensure is a plus.
• Experience with data analytics and statistical packages such as JMP.

Additional Information

• No third party resumes will be accepted.
• Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be conducted.
• CTG will consider for employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• All interested individuals MUST be able to work on a W2 Tax basis (no C2C or third party vendors).
• CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
• CTG is an E-Verify Company.

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients' digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years' experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what's next - working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you'll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.