Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Redford, MI
Pay Range: $45-52.50/HR
Duration: 2 years
Schedule: 11pm-7am, or 3pm-11pm
M-F with the addition of one weekend day
Saturday or Sunday every other week
Potential Overtime
Summary:
- 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%
Educational Requirements:
- 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 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 Auto Cad LT (preferred)
- Familiar with pressing operations, including both Kistler and Promes hardware (preferred)
- Experience programming and troubleshooting torque tooling (preferred)
- Proficient with PC hardware and commercially available software (i.e. Windows, etc.)
