Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Experienced Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineer is a pivotal member of a regional engineering organization, dedicated to leading and supporting capital projects across various manufacturing plant locations in North America. This role demands close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered punctually, within scope, and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support capital projects and plant upgrades involving both basic and detailed design.
• Specify machinery and utilities, estimate equipment costs, and develop capital appropriation.
• Select and manage suppliers, oversee equipment installation, and manage startup processes.
• Provide hands-on engineering support for manufacturing and maintenance operations.
• Design, fabricate, install, and optimize production machinery, utilities, and industrial pipework systems.
• Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and infrastructure.
• Drive continuous improvement across regional facilities.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing and/or maintenance.
• Experience in designing and fabricating industrial machinery or mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated expertise with plant utilities and industrial piping systems.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial equipment.
• Proficient in equipment installation, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel regionally up to 25%.
• Experience executing capital projects in an industrial environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with vendors, contractors, and fabrication shops.
• Exposure to PLCs, controls, or electrical systems is preferred.
• Experience with heavy rubber processing machinery (mixing, extrusion, vulcanization, or similar) is a plus.

Work Environment

The role operates within a multi-plant manufacturing environment across North America, involving a blend of office-based engineering work and hands-on plant floor support. Frequent interaction with operations, maintenance, contractors, and suppliers is essential. Travel is required for project execution, equipment installation, and startup support. The fast-paced industrial setting emphasizes safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

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

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Mebane,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2026.

About Actalent

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without

regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,

sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected

by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the

city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants

with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a

condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law

shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,

including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications

and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you

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