Mechanical Engineer

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.)