Mechanical Engineer III

CTG's long‑standing Fortune 500 client of over 15 years has a W2 contract assignment for a Mechanical Engineer III.

Type: Contract
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer III
Location: Hickory, NC
Work Hours: M–F, 8:00am–5:00pm
Education: Bachelor's degree required

Provide mechanical engineering support for plant operations, focusing on design, system integration, and equipment improvement. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance manufacturing performance, reliability, and safety.

• Design tooling and mechanical assemblies using Inventor and AutoCAD
• Revise and maintain mechanical drawings and documentation
• Develop and execute experimental plans for design validation
• Source components, manage procurement, and assemble or oversee mechanical systems
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems during production integration
• Collaborate with IT, process, and electrical engineering teams
• Support documentation updates and training
• Follow plant safety policies and procedures

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience

• 3+ years in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environment
• Mechanical system design and integration experience
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (Inventor or similar), Vault, AutoCAD
• GD&T and drafting standards knowledge
• Experience with machine shops, vendors, and part procurement
• Hands‑on troubleshooting (pneumatics, flow control, water cooling)
• Manufacturing equipment repair and maintenance
• Experience leading mechanics/electricians for assembly and installation

• Plastic extrusion manufacturing familiarity
• Electrical troubleshooting (low/medium voltage, motion control, PLCs, temperature systems)
• Data analysis with Excel, PI, or Power BI

• Self‑starter, results‑oriented, strong team collaboration
• Effective cross‑discipline communication
• Manufacturing floor or construction site experience with proactive safety focus

• No third‑party resumes will be accepted
• Drug testing and/or other employment‑related screenings may be conducted
• CTG will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable laws
• Candidates must be able to work on a W2 tax basis (no C2C or third‑party vendors)
• CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
• CTG is an E‑Verify Company

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly through our website by clicking the link below or email your Word resume and salary expectations to