Mechanical Engineer III

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

**Type:** Contract

**Job Title:** Mechanical Engineer III

**Location:** Newton, NC

**Duration** : 12 months

**Schedule** : Night Shift- 7pm to 7am, typically 3 days on, 4 days of and then 4 days on, 3 days off

**Pay Rate:** Based on experience

**Scope of Position:**

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.

**Responsibilities:**

Equipment Capability & Performance

+ Own mechanical capability of cable/ribbon assembly equipment

+ Establish and maintain equipment capability metrics (OEE, Cp/Cpk, uptime, scrap, 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 (mechanical, process, interface issues) 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

**Required Skills and Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor’s 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 – JMP, Excel, Minitab

+ Experience performing equipment capability analysis and production line optimization

+ Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem solving skills

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ 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

**Work Environment**

+ Manufacturing floor and equipment build/commissioning environments

+ Significant hands on interaction with operating production lines

+ May require extended on site presence during trials and ramp ups

+ Occasional travel to supplier or sister manufacturing sites

**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

**To Apply**

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly through our website or email your Word version resume and salary expectations to **Rebecca Olan at rebecca.olan@ctg.com** .

**About CTG**

CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com .

Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people.

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.