Mechanical Engineer III

Newton, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer III

Location: Newton NC 28658

Shift Timings: Day Shift- M-F: 8-5.

Note: Contract Duration: 12 months extension possible.

Summary of Job:

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to serve as a Cable/Ribbon Assembly Equipment Capability Engineer supporting high volume cable manufacturing operations. This role is highly technical and focused on equipment capability mechanical performance and process robustness for cable assembly lines. The engineer will be responsible for driving equipment performance improvements ensuring process capability and supporting new equipment introduction and line expansions.

Must-have/Required skills:

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
3 6 years of experience in cable manufacturing or cable assembly equipment engineering
Strong hands-on experience with ribboning stranding extrusion shielding jacketing or armoring equipment
Deep understanding of mechanical systems in continuous manufacturing environments
Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks Creo AutoCAD or equivalent)
Proficiency in data analysis tools such as JMP Excel and Minitab
Experience performing equipment capability analysis and production line optimization
Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills

Nice-to-have Skills:

Experience with ribbon cable manufacturing
Knowledge of tension control systems dancer mechanisms capstans and servo-driven equipment
Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) Cp/Cpk analysis and OEE
Working knowledge of PLC controlled machinery and electro-mechanical interfaces
Experience leading or supporting high-speed cable line scale-ups
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Equipment Capability & Performance
- Own mechanical capability of cable/ribbon assembly equipment
- Establish and maintain equipment capability metrics including OEE Cp/Cpk uptime scrap and yield
- Lead mechanical capability studies line balancing and throughput optimization efforts
- Identify mechanical constraints impacting line speed tension stability concentricity and dimensional control
Mechanical Engineering & Design
- Design modify and optimize tooling fixturing guides rollers payoff systems and tension control mechanisms
- Develop detailed 2D drawings and 3D CAD models for equipment upgrades and custom tooling
- Perform engineering calculations related to tension torque inertia thermal effects and material deformation
- Support equipment retrofits and modernization projects
Manufacturing Support & Troubleshooting
- Provide hands-on technical support during production trials and equipment start-ups
- Perform structured root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
- Collaborate with process controls maintenance and quality teams to resolve chronic equipment issues
- Support development and execution of FAT/SAT IQ/OQ/PQ and line acceptance criteria
New Equipment & Supplier Interface
- Define mechanical requirements and performance specifications for new cable assembly equipment
- Work directly with OEMs and system integrators on equipment design build and acceptance
- Review vendor drawings layouts and design proposals for compliance with performance and safety requirements
Documentation & Standards
- Create and maintain mechanical documentation including equipment specifications PM standards and change records
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety ergonomic and manufacturing standards
- Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer III Location: Newton NC 28658 Shift Timings: Day Shift- M-F: 8-5. Note: Contract Duration: 12 months extension possible. Summary of Job: We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to serve as a Cable/Ribbon Assembly Equipment Capability Engineer supporting high volume...