Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer 3

Immediate need for a talented Mechanical Engineer 3. This is a long-term contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Redford, MI (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID: 26-22383 Pay Range: $40 - $50/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily maintenance engineering support for Engine Assembly and Axle Assembly operations.
• Work directly on the manufacturing floor to troubleshoot equipment, tooling, and process issues.
• Support skilled trades personnel with technically complex equipment breakdowns and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose recurring equipment problems and develop long-term corrective solutions.
• Review station-level engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Develop recommended spare-parts lists for production equipment.
• Develop and implement Preventive Maintenance (PM) procedures for existing and new equipment.
• Develop and implement tooling and equipment modifications required for product changes.
• Develop and improve assembly process methods.
• Support equipment procurement by working with purchasing teams and external suppliers.
• Perform or support equipment certification, including gages, torque guns, and leak testers.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to assemblers, supervisors, and skilled trades personnel.
• Occasionally provide supervision or coordination of skilled trades activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing recurring equipment failures and improving production reliability.
• Maintain technical knowledge of current manufacturing technologies and equipment.
• Participate in a rotating weekend production-support schedule.
• Work collaboratively with production, maintenance, engineering, suppliers, and other technical teams.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Mechanical Engineer, Equipment Troubleshooting, Machine Diagnostics, Preventive Maintenance, Manufacturing, Assembly, FANUC, KUKA, Industrial Automation, Siemens, AutoCAD, Torque Tools
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology.
• 8+ years of applicable experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience in an assembly environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting production equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical capabilities.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and methods of manufacture.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with production and maintenance teams.
• Proficiency with PC hardware and commercially available software.
• Ability and willingness to work the assigned shift, overtime, weekends, and occasional holidays.
• Experience with AutoCAD LT.
• Experience with KUKA and FANUC robots.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting torque tooling.
• Knowledge of fastening systems and torque-control equipment.
• Experience with compressors and related production equipment.
• Experience with pressing operations, including Kistler and Promess hardware.
• Experience with equipment certification and calibration.
• Experience with Siemens products.
• Experience working in a union manufacturing environment.
• Project management or supervisory experience.
• Experience with virtual machines and related technical systems.
• Hands-on manufacturing/production support experience.
• Experience working with KUKA and FANUC robots.
• Experience with fastening and torque tools.
• Core Functions: 70% – Daily Production/Line Support 30% – Engineering Projects/Continuous Improvement

Our client is a leading Automotive Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration. Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.