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How much do parts engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for parts engineer in the United States is $90,538.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,500.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Parts Engineer vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectParts EngineerMechanical Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering; certifications like APICS or CSCP beneficialBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) license often preferred
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, supply chain, procurement departmentsDesign offices, R&D labs, manufacturing facilities
Employer & Industry UsageAutomotive, aerospace, manufacturing companies focusing on parts procurement and supply chainDesign firms, manufacturing companies, R&D departments

Parts Engineers focus on sourcing, managing, and maintaining parts inventory within manufacturing and supply chain environments. Mechanical Engineers design, analyze, and develop mechanical systems and products. While both roles require engineering knowledge, Parts Engineers specialize in parts management, whereas Mechanical Engineers focus on product design and development.

What does a parts engineer do?

A parts engineer is responsible for managing and sourcing parts and components for manufacturing or maintenance processes. They analyze specifications, ensure quality standards, and collaborate with suppliers to maintain inventory and reduce costs, often using tools like ERP systems. Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail are essential for this role.
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Infographic showing various Parts Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,538 per year, or $43.5 per hour.

Maintenance Spare Parts Engineer

Hickory, NC • On-site

DivIHN Integration Inc
Software Development • 51 - 200 employees
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Job description

DivIHN (pronounced “divine”) is a CMMI ML3-certified Technology and Talent solutions firm. Driven by a unique Purpose, Culture, and Value Delivery Model, we enable meaningful connections between talented professionals and forward-thinking organizations. Since our formation in 2002, organizations across commercial and public sectors have been trusting us to help build their teams with exceptional temporary and permanent talent.

Visit us at https://divihn.com/find-a-job/ to learn more and view our open positions.

 
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For further inquiries regarding the following opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist, Marshelin at (224) 507-1280
 
Title: Maintenance Spare Parts Engineer
Location: Onsite - Hickory, NC (Local Candidates)
Duration: 11 Months
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM-5 PM
 
Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.
Job Summary
The Maintenance Spare Parts Engineer is responsible for building and maintaining a reliable, cost-effective spare parts program that supports equipment uptime and reduces maintenance-related downtime. This role focuses on identifying critical spares, improving spare parts accuracy, and aligning inventory levels with asset criticality using a phased, realistic approach. The technician works closely with maintenance, reliability, and procurement teams to ensure the right parts are available at the right time.
Key Responsibilities
Stabilize Spare Parts (0–3 Months)
• Identify top 10–20 critical assets based on downtime and operational impact
• Develop minimum viable spare parts lists for critical equipment
• Capture parts used on work orders and link them to asset records in the CMMS
• Conduct field inspections and use photos to verify parts where documentation is missing
• Reduce stockouts by focusing on high-risk, high-use, and long lead-time items
 
Optimize Spare Parts Data (3–9 Months)
• Build and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for rotating and critical equipment (motors, pumps, gearboxes)
• Identify long lead-time components and support appropriate stocking decisions
• Standardize common spare parts across similar assets where possible
• Validate spare parts information with maintenance technicians to capture tribal knowledge
• Identify obsolete, superseded, or redundant parts
 
Sustain & Improve the Program (9–24 Months)
• Support implementation of a criticality-based stocking strategy:
• Critical Spares (Always Stock)
• Operational Spares (Stock Based on Usage)
• Non-Critical Spares (Order on Demand)
• Obsolete/Legacy Parts (Special Handling)
• Participate in quarterly reviews of spare parts accuracy, usage, and inventory levels
• Help establish documentation standards for new and existing assets
Qualifications & Skills
• 7+ years of experience
• Experience in maintenance, inventory, storeroom, or industrial operations
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical spare parts
• Familiarity with CMMS/EAM systems and work order processes
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize technical information
• Ability to work cross-functionally with maintenance and procurement teams
• Comfortable working in the field as well as with systems and data
Preferred Experience
• Experience building or maintaining asset BOMs
• Background in manufacturing, processing, utilities, or heavy industry
• Understanding of spare parts criticality and lead-time risk
What Success Looks Like
• Fewer maintenance delays due to missing parts
• Reduced emergency and expedited part orders
• Improved accuracy of spare parts and asset records
• Better alignment between maintenance needs and inventory levels
Support & Resources
• Clear asset priority guidance from leadership
• Protected time to focus on spare parts improvement activities
• Cross-functional support from maintenance and procurement
• Optional temporary support for data collection or BOM development

About us:
DivIHN, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.

DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.