- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Type: Contract
- Job #103748
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer III
Location: Detroit, MI
Job Type: Full Time, Contract
Expected hours per week: 40 Schedule: Sunday night to Friday morning 10p to 6am
2 nd or 3rd weekend will be OT weekend support
Pay: $51-$54.25/hr Job Description:
About the Role We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support continuous operations within Detroit Axles manufacturing. This role acts as a key technical resource for both maintenance and production teams, helping troubleshoot complex equipment issues, improve reliability, and drive continuous improvement across multiple assembly and machining operations.
You'll work cross-functionally with skilled trades, supervisors, and OEM partners to ensure optimal equipment performance across gearset machining, NFD assembly, HDT assembly, advanced 6x4 assembly, M1 front assembly, and drop press/line operations.
Key Responsibilities - Provide plant floor support for reactive and preventive maintenance activities
- Serve as 2nd-level escalation for production equipment downtime and critical failures
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (maintenance, production, skilled trades) to resolve technical issues
- Develop and maintain equipment documentation (schematics, spare parts, maintenance plans)
- Manage spare parts inventory and external vendor/OEM support
- Analyze maintenance KPIs to identify trends and drive improvements
- Act as a technical coach to maintenance personnel on process standards and best practices
- Manage and optimize maintenance activities within a CMMS system
- Lead capital and retrofit projects (budget, timeline, execution)
- Support new production line launches and ensure operational readiness
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and engineering standards
- Drive continuous process improvement (CPI) initiatives
- Create and manage work orders and purchase requisitions
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications - 5-7 years of experience in maintenance, manufacturing, or facilities engineering
- 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
- Experience with CMMS systems
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
- Experience supporting automotive or heavy manufacturing equipment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with AutoCAD or similar tools
Key Skills - Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Hands-on mechanical and equipment troubleshooting expertise
Why Join Us - High-impact role supporting critical production operations
- Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing systems
- Collaborative, cross-functional environment
- Involvement in continuous improvement and capital projects
Benefits: 80 hours paid time off, and medical insurance contributions, dental vision and our 401k retirement savings plan
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