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$97K - 128K a year
Lead cross-functional teams in fiber optic cable production line start-up, process improvements, and quality initiatives.
7+ years leading process engineering or project teams in manufacturing, with strong technical and leadership skills, preferably with optical fiber equipment experience.
Overview CTG's long-standing Fortune 500 client of over 15 years has a W2 contract assignment for a Program or Project Leader Engineer III. Type: Contract Job Title: Program or Project Leader Engineer III Location: Newton, NC Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Newton, NC Pay Rate: $46.51/hour – $61.69/hour, based on experience Work Hours: M-F 8am-5pm Education: BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering What You’ll Do: • Lead cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, controls, facilities, IT, operations) in fiber optic cable production line start-up and qualification • Develop and execute project timelines to meet customer requirements • Drive manufacturing process improvements, throughput, quality, and 6-Sigma initiatives • Facilitate problem-solving, root cause analysis, and process documentation (SOPs, Job Aids, Training) • Ensure safety compliance and effective team collaboration Must-Have Skills & Experience: • 7+ years leading process engineering or project teams in a manufacturing environment • Experience with high-speed optical fiber cable equipment is a plus • Strong technical leadership, data-driven decision-making, and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication and team collaboration across diverse groups Additional Information: • No third-party resumes will be accepted • Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be conducted • CTG will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws • All individuals 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 version resume and salary expectations to Jamie.Robinson@ctg.com.
This job posting was last updated on 2/16/2026