Equipment Integration Lead
Integrated Resources, Inc., Newton, NC, United States
Overview
Duration:
12 months, possibility of extension
Shift:
M-F: 8am-5pm, occasional OT
Position Summary
The Equipment Integration Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the installation and integration of new or modified equipment within an optical fiber, ribbon, and cable manufacturing or technical environment. This role serves as the primary point of contact between engineering, operations, facilities, quality, automation, and external vendors to ensure equipment is safely deployed, fully functional, and aligned with production and business requirements.
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 Product, 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, post-graduation 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 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 is a plus
Key Competencies
Leadership and accountability
Technical problem-solving
Project planning and execution
Stakeholder management
Risk assessment and mitigation
Change management
Attention to detail
Ability to work in fast-paced 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 off-hours or weekend support during equipment installation, startup, or production ramp
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Duration:
12 months, possibility of extension
Shift:
M-F: 8am-5pm, occasional OT
Position Summary
The Equipment Integration Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the installation and integration of new or modified equipment within an optical fiber, ribbon, and cable manufacturing or technical environment. This role serves as the primary point of contact between engineering, operations, facilities, quality, automation, and external vendors to ensure equipment is safely deployed, fully functional, and aligned with production and business requirements.
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 Product, 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, post-graduation 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 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 is a plus
Key Competencies
Leadership and accountability
Technical problem-solving
Project planning and execution
Stakeholder management
Risk assessment and mitigation
Change management
Attention to detail
Ability to work in fast-paced 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 off-hours or weekend support during equipment installation, startup, or production ramp
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