Repair and Maintenance Engineer

Lead Repair and Maintenance Engineer

Inside the Role

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Lead Repair and Maintenance Engineer to work in the maintenance operations within our manufacturing facility. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of production equipment and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will drive preventive maintenance strategies, and support continuous improvement initiatives to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.

What You Drive at DTNA

• Provide direct line/maintenance engineering support for both the Production Assembly platform as well as Parts Fabrication platform. 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.
• Plans, designs and implements maintenance programs to optimize the availability and productivity of manufacturing facilities and equipment.
• Plans and coordinates maintenance engineering work including review of mechanical and electrical engineering specifications.
• Performs engineering review of proposed new equipment designs to assess reliability, ease of maintenance, and availability of replacement parts.
• Liaises with production staff to coordinate repair work, statutory safety inspections and supply of new plant and equipment with production schedules.
• Participate in the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• 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.
• Oversee projects both within, as well as outside, primary area of responsibility.
• Will support project-based work.
• Perform as mentor Technical Expert.
• Leads department or cross-functional programs of notable risk, resource requirements and/or complexity.
• Serves as a guide for others in area of expertise.
• Acts as an advisor to management and key external stakeholders on broad ranging projects.
• Uses experience to contribute to standards in which others will operate.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• Min 5 years of 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
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with AutoCad LT
• Proficient with PC hardware and commercially available software (i.e. Windows, etc.)
• At least 5 years of PLC programming (Specifically Allen Bradley).

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Project management experience preferred

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

High Point, NC US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

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