Mechanical Engineer III

Job Description

  • Location: Detroit, Michigan
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #102951

Overview

Maintenance Engineer to provide direct line and maintenance engineering support for Engine Assembly operations, with additional support for Axle Assembly as needed. This role includes a mix of daily production support and project?based work, requiring strong technical and process ownership to meet current and future production demands. Direct interaction with line supervisors, skilled trades, and the hourly workforce is required to ensure adherence to work methods and production metrics.
Details
  • Location: Detroit Manufacturing Plant - Redford, MI (100% onsite, plant?floor support)
  • Shift Time:
    • Midnights (MIDS): 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (2 openings)
    • Afternoons (AFTS): 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM (1 opening)
      Please specify on the resume which shift(s) you are applying for.
  • Pay Rate: $50.75/hour with benefits
Responsibilities
  • Provide maintenance engineering support for Engine Assembly processes; support Axle Assembly on an as?needed basis
  • Review station?level drawings and Bills of Material (BOMs); develop recommended spare parts lists
  • Develop and implement Preventive Maintenance procedures for existing and future equipment
  • Support daily troubleshooting of tooling and equipment breakdowns, working in escalation with Skilled Trades
  • Develop and implement tooling for product changes
  • Develop and implement assembly process methods and improvements
  • Procure equipment by coordinating with purchasing and external vendors
  • Support equipment certification (gages, torque tools, leak testers, etc.)
  • Provide occasional supervision of Skilled Trades
  • Act as a technical problem solver and coach for assemblers and supervisors
  • Stay current with industry and technology advancements
  • Support overtime, weekend, and holiday production coverage as part of a rotating schedule
Required / Preferred Qualifications

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
    OR 8+ years of applicable experience in lieu of a degree
  • Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience in an assembly environment
  • Strong analytical and problem?solving skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross?functionally
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and methods of manufacture
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with PC hardware and Windows?based software
  • Ability to work off?shift schedules and support overtime/weekend coverage

Preferred
  • 1+ year of project management or supervisory experience
  • AutoCAD LT experience
  • Exposure to automated assembly environments, including robotics (KUKA or FANUC)
  • Familiarity with PLC?driven equipment and automated tooling systems
  • Experience supporting fastening systems and torque tooling
  • Familiarity with pressing operations (Kistler and/or Promess hardware)
  • Experience working in a union manufacturing environment

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