Mechanical Project Lead III

Title: Mechanical Project Lead III

Pay Rate Range: $55.00 $70.00/hr (DOE)
Employment Type: Contract -12 months
Schedule: Full-time Day shift (40 hours/week)
Location: Newton NC (100% Onsite)
Job Posting ID: CRNGJP

Job Overview

Tekberry is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Lead III to support our client a global leader in advanced materials and manufacturing technologies at their Newton NC facility.

This senior-level hands-on engineering leadership role is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of mechanical and production-line engineering projects with a strong focus on equipment installation vendor coordination and execution of manufacturing line builds. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles proven project leadership experience and the ability to independently drive complex installations with minimal oversight.

As a Tekberry W2 employee you will have access to health benefits including medical dental vision and 401(k) options.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead and oversee mechanical and manufacturing-related engineering projects from planning through installation and startup.
• Manage production line installations including equipment selection layout coordination and installation sequencing.
• Track and manage drawing redlines revisions and documentation updates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot installation issues and drive practical timely resolutions to minimize downtime and rework.

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Solicit and evaluate vendor quotations for equipment services and installation activities.
• Coordinate and oversee external vendors and installation contractors to ensure work is performed safely on schedule and to specification.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact between internal teams and external partners.

Engineering Problem Solving

• Apply standard engineering theories concepts principles and techniques to solve complex mechanical and installation-related problems.
• Develop imaginative thorough and practicable technical solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
• Independently determine appropriate approaches to problem-solving with minimal direction.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Maintain strong working relationships across engineering manufacturing operations and external organizations.
• Represent the organization during inter-organizational interactions and with external vendors.
• Communicate project status risks and resolutions clearly to stakeholders.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading or supporting mechanical engineering projects.
• Demonstrated experience with project management preferably related to equipment or production line installations.
• Strong experience interacting with vendors and installation contractors.
• Solid understanding and application of standard engineering or scientific theories concepts principles and techniques.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and accountability for outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial facility installations.
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary engineering environments.
• Proven ability to develop strong working relationships outside of immediate work groups.
• Experience tracking and managing engineering documentation and drawing revisions.

Work Environment

• Combination of desk-based project coordination and on-floor manufacturing/installation support.
• Frequent interaction with internal teams vendors and contractors.
• Occasional extended hours may be required to support critical installation milestones.

Local and non-local candidates will be considered. If selected non-local candidates must relocate at their own expense.

Why Tekberry

We need hard-working reliable employees. Tekberry offers a $100 referral bonus for referrals that result in successful placements.

Tekberry Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other protected category under applicable laws.

Tekberry Inc. is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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