Mechanical Engineer III

Job Title : Mechanical Engineer III Location : Detroit, MI Job Type : Full Time, Contract Expected hours per week : 40 Schedule : Sunday night to Friday morning 10p to 6am; 2nd or 3rd weekend will be OT weekend support Pay : $51-$54.25/hr Job Description About the Role We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support continuous operations within Detroit Axles manufacturing. This role acts as a key technical resource for both maintenance and production teams, helping troubleshoot complex equipment issues, improve reliability, and drive continuous improvement across multiple assembly and machining operations. You’ll work cross-functionally with skilled trades, supervisors, and OEM partners to ensure optimal equipment performance across gearset machining, NFD assembly, HDT assembly, advanced 6x4 assembly, M1 front assembly, and drop press/line operations. Key Responsibilities Provide plant floor support for reactive and preventive maintenance activities Serve as 2nd-level escalation for production equipment downtime and critical failures Collaborate with cross-functional teams (maintenance, production, skilled trades) to resolve technical issues Develop and maintain equipment documentation (schematics, spare parts, maintenance plans) Manage spare parts inventory and external vendor/OEM support Analyze maintenance KPIs to identify trends and drive improvements Act as a technical coach to maintenance personnel on process standards and best practices Manage and optimize maintenance activities within a CMMS system Lead capital and retrofit projects (budget, timeline, execution) Support new production line launches and ensure operational readiness Ensure compliance with safety regulations and engineering standards Drive continuous process improvement (CPI) initiatives Create and manage work orders and purchase requisitions Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability Proven ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Preferred Qualifications 5–7 years of experience in maintenance, manufacturing, or facilities engineering 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience Experience with CMMS systems Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials Experience supporting automotive or heavy manufacturing equipment Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Experience with AutoCAD or similar tools Key Skills Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills Strong communication and interpersonal abilities Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities Hands‑on mechanical and equipment troubleshooting expertise Why Join Us High‑impact role supporting critical production operations Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing systems Collaborative, cross‑functional environment Involvement in continuous improvement and capital projects Benefits 80 hours paid time off, and medical insurance contributions, dental vision and our 401k retirement savings plan #J-18808-Ljbffr