Maintenance Engineer III

Mechanical/ Maintenance Engineer III

Location: Redford, MI

Hours/Shift:

• 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM (2nd shift)
• 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM (midnight)
• Monday to Friday

Contract: Up to 2 years, possibility of extension/conversion to FTE

Pay: $50.00 -$55.00 hourly

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Individual to provide direct line/maintenance engineering support for the Engines Assembly platform, as well as Axles Assembly processes as needed. Work in the assembly areas will include both project-based assignments as well as maintenance engineering support to production. Requires technical and process ownership necessary to meet daily and future production demands. Direct interface with line supervisors and hourly workforce ensuring adherence to work methods and production metrics.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance Engineering support for Engines Assembly processes, as well as Axles Assembly areas on an as-needed basis.
• Review station level drawings and BOM’s, developing recommended spare parts lists.
• Development and implementation of Preventative Maintenance procedures on existing and future equipment.
• Daily troubleshooting assistance for tooling and equipment breakdowns.
• Develop and implement tooling for product changes.
• Develop and implement assembly process methods.
• Procure equipment (work with purchasing and vendors).
• Equipment Certification (Gages, Torque Guns, Leak Testers).
• Occasional Supervision (Skilled Trades).
• Problem Solver.
• Technical Coach for Assemblers and Supervisors.
• Keep current of technological developments in the industry.
• Participate in weekend production coverage rotation with fellow ME’s.

Core Functions

• Daily Line Support: 70%
• Project Work: 30%

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Technology Eight plus years of applicable experience in leu of degree

Experience, Skills, Abilities

• Min 3 years of manufacturing experience in an assembly environment
• High level of analytical ability where problems are complex
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• At least one year project management or supervisory experience (preferred)
• Understanding of manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of materials and methods of manufacture
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with AutoCad LT (preferred)
• Familiar with pressing operations, including both Kistler and Promess hardware (preferred)
• Experience programming and troubleshooting torque tooling (preferred)
• Proficient with PC hardware and commercially available software (i.e. Windows, etc.)

Largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America and a leading producer of medium-duty trucks and specialized commercial vehicles.