Responsibilities: Lead endtoend equipment integration projects from concept through design, installation, conversion, debug/commission, and handoff to the Qualification team. Lead continuous improvement efforts to improve equipment reliability, uptime, throughput, and maintainability.
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Location
Newton, NC
Description
Our Client, a Business Manufacturing and Supply company, is looking for an Equipment Integration Lead for their Newton, NC location.
Responsibilities:
Lead endtoend equipment integration projects from concept through design, installation, conversion, debug/commission, and handoff to the Qualification team.
Coordinate crossfunctional teams including manufacturing, process engineering, facilities, quality, maintenance, EHS, automation, and supply chain
Define equipment requirements, integration scope, timelines, milestones, and resource needs
Manage vendor relationships for equipment design, FAT/SAT, installation, troubleshooting, and acceptance
Ensure compatibility of equipment with facility infrastructure, utilities, controls systems, automation platforms, and production processes
Oversee equipment setup, startup, testing, debugging, and performance optimization
Drive issue resolution during installation and conversion through structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, regulatory, and internal engineering standards
Prepare and maintain project documentation including specifications, change controls, SOPs, work instructions, risk assessments, and turnover packages
Track project progress, risks, budgets, and schedules; provide regular status updates to stakeholders
Support training of operations and maintenance personnel on newly integrated equipment
Lead continuous improvement efforts to improve equipment reliability, uptime, throughput, and maintainability
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Industrial Technology, or a related field, postgraduation degree is a plus
Several years of experience in equipment engineering, equipment integration, manufacturing engineering, capital project execution, and scale up
Experience leading equipment installation, startup, and commissioning activities
Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, facilities integration, and production support processes
Proven project management and crossfunctional coordination skills
Experience with troubleshooting complex equipment and system interactions
Equipment design (CAD)
Six Sigma certification, Root cause analysis
Strong data analytics capabilities - SPC, JMP or Mini Tab/R/Origin Pro
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in regulated or hightech industries such as optical fibers or advanced manufacturing
Knowledge of FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ, or other validation/qualification methodologies
Experience with CMMS, ERP, or engineering documentation systems
Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience
PMP or other project management certification is a plus
Key Competencies:
Leadership and accountability
Technical problemsolving
Project planning and execution
Stakeholder management
Risk assessment and mitigation
Change management
Attention to detail
Ability to work in fastpaced operational environments
Work Environment:
Manufacturing plants, cleanrooms, laboratories, or industrial production areas
Frequent interaction with equipment vendors, technicians, operators, and internal engineering teams
May require offhours or weekend support during equipment installation, startup, or production ramp