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Mechanical Engineer III
Job Location:
Job Location:
Wilmington, DE - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 55 - 57
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
23 September 2026 (21 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer III
Location: Wilmington NC - Onsite
Duration: 06 Months
Job Description:
Project Engineer Role: Mechanical
Provide mechanical discipline support in the construction installation debug and startup of equipment and automated systems including hands-on to the point of turnover to operations at both domestic and international manufacturing sites; majority of time be spent on the floor working on equipment.
Supervise and provide direction to internal or contract engineering techs internal maintenance and outside contract trades during all aspects of equipment installation and conversion such as demolition construction installation testing and debug of production equipment.
Project Engineer Responsibilities: Mechanical
Develop and use project plans and timelines to achieve project goals without sacrificing safety intellectual property or quality. Adhere to all corporate business unit and site guidelines
Safety Ensure that all the project team has safety training safety is analyzed in job plans and all safety requirements are met. Identify potential safety issues. Report and investigate all safety incidents.
Develop understanding of process and equipment functions in area of responsibility
Analyze and correct equipment installation practices to improve efficiencies specifically directed toward enhancing installation schedules.
Develop and use project plans and timelines to achieve project goals without sacrificing safety intellectual property or quality.
Re-design mechanical components to reduce installation cost solve equipment interferences and correct inadequate designs.
Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to successfully deliver fully integrated process equipment systems to plants on-time on-budget and that satisfy performance measures
Perform hands-on troubleshooting direct engineering techs and trades as necessary to replace defective components and execute changes to solve equipment/process issues.
Provide training to internal or contract engineering techs internal maintenance and outside contract trades on new equipment installation procedures as required for successful execution of installation activities.
Review redline and modify existing installation checklists machine part lists illustrations machine specs schedules and complete drawing packages including follow-up with drafting services.
Provide direction to technicians
Create and modify existing documentation to complete drawing packages installation checklists machine part lists illustrations and machine specs of production equipment.
Procure and expedite materials needed to build or install new or modified equipment.
Assess condition and usability of existing equipment for fit and function with new installation plans.
Required Education / Skills: Mechanical
BS Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with minimum 3 years manufacturing experience working with manufacturing equipment.
Ability to work hands-on with the equipment using typical hand tools instruments and measurement/alignment devices.
Must be flexible with the ability to manage multiple work streams in a team environment adjusting to changing priorities with a strong focus on job site safety and proactive safety approach.
Process variable understanding: flow temperature rate*** pressure level
Determines and recommends best solution from a series of alternatives within plant guidelines.
Translates engineering solutions to requirements then further to process and/or equipment designs which deliver required performance criteria as well as interpreting drawings and schematics to aid in troubleshooting.
Works well with other disciplines (IT Mechanical and Process engineering) to fully understand manufacturing system functionality and design requirements.
Familiar with process piping system design including P&IDs
Thorough understanding of mechanical drive trains electrical and pneumatic actuators.
Works well in a team environment is a self-starter and results oriented & effective in various settings to provide and present necessary information to project department and site leaders.
Desired Skills: Mechanical
Equipment or software experience preferred: AutoCAD Inventor Power Point Excel Word Outlook Teams and MS Project
Experience working on a manufacturing floor or construction environment with a strong focus on job site safety and proactive safety approach.
Displays a bias for action in situations of uncertainty addresses issues and problems proactively.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Project management experience including developing project scope budgets and schedules.
Knowledge of the Optical Fiber manufacturing process.
Travel Requirements
Typical travel can range from a few days to a few weeks during the project initiation phase. During the deployment phase of the project travel may be full-time.
Planning Development and/or Deployment phases typically range from 3-9 months but can extend to 1 years.
Travel will be required to Client Optical Fiber and Cable Manufacturing sites in North Carolina (Concord Winston-Salem Hickory Newton and Wilmington) and overseas sites in India China and Europe.
Hours of Work/Work Schedule
40 hours M-F adjusted hours and weekends may be required based on where the project is in the project life cycle.
Location: Wilmington NC - Onsite
Duration: 06 Months
Job Description:
Project Engineer Role: Mechanical
Provide mechanical discipline support in the construction installation debug and startup of equipment and automated systems including hands-on to the point of turnover to operations at both domestic and international manufacturing sites; majority of time be spent on the floor working on equipment.
Supervise and provide direction to internal or contract engineering techs internal maintenance and outside contract trades during all aspects of equipment installation and conversion such as demolition construction installation testing and debug of production equipment.
Project Engineer Responsibilities: Mechanical
Develop and use project plans and timelines to achieve project goals without sacrificing safety intellectual property or quality. Adhere to all corporate business unit and site guidelines
Safety Ensure that all the project team has safety training safety is analyzed in job plans and all safety requirements are met. Identify potential safety issues. Report and investigate all safety incidents.
Develop understanding of process and equipment functions in area of responsibility
Analyze and correct equipment installation practices to improve efficiencies specifically directed toward enhancing installation schedules.
Develop and use project plans and timelines to achieve project goals without sacrificing safety intellectual property or quality.
Re-design mechanical components to reduce installation cost solve equipment interferences and correct inadequate designs.
Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to successfully deliver fully integrated process equipment systems to plants on-time on-budget and that satisfy performance measures
Perform hands-on troubleshooting direct engineering techs and trades as necessary to replace defective components and execute changes to solve equipment/process issues.
Provide training to internal or contract engineering techs internal maintenance and outside contract trades on new equipment installation procedures as required for successful execution of installation activities.
Review redline and modify existing installation checklists machine part lists illustrations machine specs schedules and complete drawing packages including follow-up with drafting services.
Provide direction to technicians
Create and modify existing documentation to complete drawing packages installation checklists machine part lists illustrations and machine specs of production equipment.
Procure and expedite materials needed to build or install new or modified equipment.
Assess condition and usability of existing equipment for fit and function with new installation plans.
Required Education / Skills: Mechanical
BS Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with minimum 3 years manufacturing experience working with manufacturing equipment.
Ability to work hands-on with the equipment using typical hand tools instruments and measurement/alignment devices.
Must be flexible with the ability to manage multiple work streams in a team environment adjusting to changing priorities with a strong focus on job site safety and proactive safety approach.
Process variable understanding: flow temperature rate*** pressure level
Determines and recommends best solution from a series of alternatives within plant guidelines.
Translates engineering solutions to requirements then further to process and/or equipment designs which deliver required performance criteria as well as interpreting drawings and schematics to aid in troubleshooting.
Works well with other disciplines (IT Mechanical and Process engineering) to fully understand manufacturing system functionality and design requirements.
Familiar with process piping system design including P&IDs
Thorough understanding of mechanical drive trains electrical and pneumatic actuators.
Works well in a team environment is a self-starter and results oriented & effective in various settings to provide and present necessary information to project department and site leaders.
Desired Skills: Mechanical
Equipment or software experience preferred: AutoCAD Inventor Power Point Excel Word Outlook Teams and MS Project
Experience working on a manufacturing floor or construction environment with a strong focus on job site safety and proactive safety approach.
Displays a bias for action in situations of uncertainty addresses issues and problems proactively.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Project management experience including developing project scope budgets and schedules.
Knowledge of the Optical Fiber manufacturing process.
Travel Requirements
Typical travel can range from a few days to a few weeks during the project initiation phase. During the deployment phase of the project travel may be full-time.
Planning Development and/or Deployment phases typically range from 3-9 months but can extend to 1 years.
Travel will be required to Client Optical Fiber and Cable Manufacturing sites in North Carolina (Concord Winston-Salem Hickory Newton and Wilmington) and overseas sites in India China and Europe.
Hours of Work/Work Schedule
40 hours M-F adjusted hours and weekends may be required based on where the project is in the project life cycle.
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