Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent • Mebane, NC • 4d ago

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

The Experienced Mechanical Engineer serves as a key contributor within a regional engineering organization, leading and supporting capital projects across multiple manufacturing plants in North America. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget, while ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and infrastructure. The position combines office-based engineering with hands-on plant support and plays a critical role in driving continuous improvement across regional facilities.

Responsibilities

Lead and support capital projects from concept through installation and startup across multiple manufacturing sites.

Develop and execute basic and detailed mechanical designs for machinery, tooling, fixtures, utilities, and industrial pipework systems.

Prepare equipment specifications, cost estimates, and capital appropriation requests for new and upgraded equipment and systems.

Select and manage suppliers, vendors, and contractors, including coordinating bids, reviewing proposals, and overseeing contracted work.

Plan and coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, and startup activities, ensuring projects meet performance, safety, and quality requirements.

Provide hands-on engineering support to manufacturing and maintenance teams, including troubleshooting, optimization, and reliability improvement of production equipment.

Design, specify, and support installation and maintenance of plant utilities and piping systems, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Develop and review mechanical drawings and layouts using CAD tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent software.

Ensure adherence to industrial safety standards, including machine guarding requirements and relevant piping and mechanical codes.

Collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, purchasing, suppliers, and management to align engineering solutions with business and production needs.

Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment performance, reliability, and overall manufacturing efficiency.

Participate in project planning, scheduling, and progress tracking to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Support troubleshooting and problem resolution during equipment installation, commissioning, and ongoing operations.

Engage with fabrication shops and external partners to ensure designs are manufacturable and installations meet specifications.

Travel regionally to plant locations, as needed, to support project execution, equipment installation, and startup.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Minimum of 6 years of experience in a manufacturing and/or maintenance environment, including experience designing and fabricating industrial machinery or mechanical systems.

Strong in mechanical engineering and mechanical systems within an industrial setting.

Demonstrated experience with plant utilities and industrial piping systems, including specification, design, installation, and maintenance.

Proven experience executing capital projects in an industrial environment from concept through installation and startup.

Hands-on experience supporting equipment installation, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting.

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mebane, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $63.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mebane,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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