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Equipment Integration Lead

Compunnel, Inc.

Newton, NC

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$48–$48 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Temporary, Full-time
SKILLS
Automation, Budgeting, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Capital Project, Change Control, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Debugging Skills, Documentation, High Tech Industry, Identify Issues, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Process Engineering, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Validation, Production Support, Project Execution, Project Management Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Reliability Engineering, Requirements Management, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Compliance, Six Sigma Certification, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain, System Start-Up, Testing, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Newton, NC
POSTED
14 days ago
JOB SUMMARY The Equipment Integration Lead is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of new or modified equipment within an optical fiber, ribbon, and cable manufacturing or technical environment. This role acts as a central point of communication among engineering, operations, facilities, quality, automation, and external vendors to ensure safe equipment deployment, full functionality, and alignment with production and business needs. Key Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end equipment integration projects from concept through design, installation, conversion, debug/commission, and handoff to the Qualification team. • Coordinate cross-functional 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. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Industrial Technology, or a related field. • 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 cross-functional 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 high-tech 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. Education: Bachelors Degree

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Compunnel, Inc.