Staffing - Mechanical Engineer III

  • Mindlance
  • Hickory, North Carolina
  • Full Time
Staffing - Mechanical Engineer III#25-69045

Hickory, NC

All On-site

Job Description

Work Schedule: 8-10 hours/day, M-F.

Location: 100% Onsite - Hickory, NC

Interview Process: 1st round phone screen, 2nd round onsite

Scope of Position:

Position will serve as a mechanical resource for Plant Engineering based in Corning's Hickory, NC facility. Main responsibility is to function as mechanical design support on project work to improve existing fiber optic cable manufacturing equipment.

Job functions include:

Design tooling and/or mechanical assemblies utilizing Inventor or AutoCAD

Obtain quotes and order components

Revise equipment drawings

Develop experimental plans to validate designs

Assemble or oversee assembly of systems with opportunity for hands on work

Debug and resolve issues when integrating designs into production equipment

Work closely with a cross functional engineering team including IT, process and electrical engineers/technicians

Work with operations to update documentation and support training as needed

Travel Requirements: negligible

Required Education:

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology degree or comparable engineering experience

Required Years and Area of Experience: 5+

Required Skills:

Experience with mechanical system design and integration

Ability to generate or modify mechanical models/drawings primarily using Inventor (or similar 3D CAD software), Vault and some AutoCAD

Knowledge and application of drafting standards including GD&T

Ability to work with machine shops/vendors to complete part procurement

Hands on experience with mechanical system troubleshooting such as pneumatic controls, flow control, water cooling systems, etc.

Experience with manufacturing equipment repair and maintenance

Experience managing mechanics/electricians for equipment assembly and installation

Desired Skills:

Familiarity or experience with plastic extrusion manufacturing

Experienced in electrical system troubleshooting including low and medium voltage systems, motion control, PLCs, temperature control systems, etc

Working knowledge of data analysis techniques using Microsoft Excel, PI and/or PowerBI

Soft Skills (Communication/Team/Leadership):

Works well in a team environment, is a self-starter and results oriented.

Acts and makes decisions in the best interest of the team.

Complies with all policies and procedures of the plant.

Works well with other disciplines (IT, electrical, and process engineering) to fully understand manufacturing system functionality and design requirements.

Experience working in a manufacturing floor or construction environment, with a strong focus on job site safety. Proactive regarding safety. Seeks to identify and correct potential safety or environmental issues before they occur.

EEO:

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.
Job ID: 490606796
Originally Posted on: 8/24/2025

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