Mechanical Engineer Temporary Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

MAG is a leading manufacturing technology group for machining tasks in milling and turning for turnkey manufacturing systems and machines with customer-specific application technology.

We are globally represented with locations in the United States, Germany, China, India, Hungary, UK, and Switzerland. With a strong foundation based upon renowned machine tool brands such as BOEHRINGER, Cross Hüller, Ex-Cell-O, and Lamb, MAG has become a global player since its founding in 2005. MAG serves the automotive and truck industries and their suppliers with unmatched technology and expertise.

MAG offers machine tools, manufacturing systems, and services including turning, milling, honing, systems integration, automation, software, maintenance, retrofit, e-learning, and core components for machine tools.

As full scale supplier, MAG manufacturing solutions include machining technology, process capability, system design and full turnkey systems.

Our talented team members have always been the cornerstone of our success and the driving force behind maintaining our Company’s reputation. We are looking for people who value team work and are looking for a challenging and rewarding work experience. We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including 401k.

Presently, MAG is seeking the following position:

Mechanical Project Engineer

SUMMARY

Responsibility for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering tasks for projects to meet specification, quality, schedule and budget requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Performs all work following documented departmental procedures and work instructions and utilizing the appropriate forms.

Directs the design in accordance with the proposal, sales order, company standards and procedures, customer specification and the machine qualification requirements.

Maintains project BOM, budget and schedule commitment.

Answers after sales change requests and coordinates content with Sales and the customer.

Assist Sales and Proposal Engineering in quoting new projects where applicable.

Generates and maintains appropriate records, reports and required documentation.

Manage engineering subcontractors.

Arrange design review meeting with engineering and manufacturing personnel.

Identify areas of risk on projects that could affect project schedule or cost, utilize risk management tools and processes to minimize or eliminate the risk.

Adheres to quality, customs, foreign trade zone and environmental processes and procedures.

Coordinates efforts of other departments/disciplines to maintain effective control of the project.

Manages suppliers of all project-related equipment and/or tooling.

Communicate with customers regarding project-related issues.

Informs appropriate management of all job activities

Seeks new innovations, components, etc. for integration into current design projects.

Shares ideas about process improvements and other cost saving measures with management.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university; plus, five or more years of machine tool design experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and employees.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with basic algebra, plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to perform all lower engineering disciplines, meet strict timetable and budgetary limits with quality results and evaluate the performance of subordinates to attain the best effort. Knowledgeable in word processing, and spreadsheet software preferably in Microsoft OFFICE. Prior experience with computer-aided 2D and 3D design software such as AutoCAD and Siemens NX is required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

May be required to travel for extended periods of time. May require temporary work assignments at customer of other MAG Automotive facilities. Travel to customer plant locations and subcontractors will be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.