Resident Mechanical Engineer

Resident Mechanical Engineer Location: On Site in Livonia, MI Contract duration: 6 month Contract Pay Rate: $40-$50/hourly (W2) We are seeking a Contractor that will serve as a Resident Mechanical Engineer providing on-site build support for our client's vehicle build partner facility in Livonia, Michigan. Responsibilities Serve as the on-site engineering representative during prototype and low‑volume vehicle builds, ensuring that integration, fit/finish validation, and rework activities are executed efficiently and documented accurately. Collaborate closely with engineering teams in Ann Arbor and California to resolve build‑blocking issues and maintain clear communication between design and build functions. Provide on-site mechanical engineering support at the Livonia build facility. Identify and resolve build‑blocking mechanical, assembly, or integration issues in real time. Coordinate with engineers, technicians, and suppliers to triage issues and execute rework. Support fit/finish assessments and manage deviation documentation. Oversee part updates and local vendor engagement for quick-turn fabrication and validation. Document daily build status, open actions, and rework progress using structured reporting templates. Provide weekly build summaries and final post‑build reports highlighting resolved issues, ongoing risks, and recommendations for process improvement. Maintain consistent on-site presence during build periods (7:00 AM–3:00 PM, flexible to build schedule) and remain available remotely during non-build periods for documentation and follow-up. Skillset Requirements Strong mechanical design and prototyping background with hands‑on experience supporting vehicle or hardware builds, including fit, finish, and integration issue resolution. Proficiency in interpreting 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and GD&T to guide on-site assembly and rework activities. Experience coordinating quick-turn fabrication and vendor engagement for prototype or low-volume mechanical components. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, capable of interfacing between build technicians, design engineers, and program managers across multiple sites. Equal Opportunity Employment We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at The Mice Groups Inc. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Mice Groups