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Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to provide direct maintenance engineering support for Engine and Axle Assembly Operations. The role requires technical and process ownership to meet both daily and future production demands. The ideal candidate will work closely with line supervisors and the hourly workforce to ensure adherence to work methods and production metrics.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical maintenance and mechanical engineering support for engine and axle assembly lines.
• Offer daily troubleshooting assistance for tooling and equipment breakdowns.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance procedures for existing and future equipment.
• Design and implement tooling for product changes.
• Develop and implement assembly process methods.
• Collaborate with purchasing and vendors to procure equipment.
• Ensure equipment certification, including gages, torque guns, and testers.

Essential Skills

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Team player with attention to detail.
• Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings, and common computations.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Experience with computer applications and software related to the engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to understand machine blueprints.
• Bachelor’s Degree with 1 year of experience, OR High School Diploma with 8+ years of professional work experience.

Work Environment

The work environment involves close collaboration with line supervisors and the hourly workforce. The role requires a hands-on approach in an assembly operations setting, focusing on equipment maintenance and process development. Typical working hours align with production demands, and the use of CAD and other engineering software is integral to daily tasks.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Detroit, MI.

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $42.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Detroit,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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