Mechanical Engineer III

Mechanical Engineer IIIOur client, an automotive company, is looking for a Mechanical Engineer III for their Redford, MI location. Responsibilities include:Plant floor support of reactive maintenance, proactive maintenance and maintenance method development by participating in a CFT of Skilled Trades, Maintenance Supervisors and Production staff on a daily basis to ensure proper equipment availability2nd level production emergency response support when equipment/machines have an unscheduled machine stop (70% of job role)Manage/control the equipment documentation (spare parts lists, machine prints, maintenance plans, etc) to the operational units of maintenance on the shop floorAcquires and manages external service support and equipment spare partsAnalyzes maintenance Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to drive maintenance and repair activities with the operational unitsTechnical Coach for maintenance staff with respect to process methods and standards controlDefine/manage/control spare parts and preventative maintenance plans in the Company's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)Project management of budget and timeline for equipment retrofits, upgrades and replacementsControls the storage of technical documentation, equipment schematics and prints for production equipmentSupport maintenance operational readiness with new production line launchesEnsures engineering practices comply with government regulations and safety standardsKey strategic member for future Maintenance strategies and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI)Create/Manage/Review maintenance work orders and purchase requisitions within the CMMSRequirements include:Bachelor Degree in Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology equivalentTypical Minimum Experience Preferred (Desired Skills/Experience)5-7 years of experience in Operational/Facilities/Environmental/Maintenance or Manufacturing Engineering2 years of supervisory experience desiredHigh level of analytical ability where problems are complexHigh Level of mechanical ability demonstratedHigh level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with othersUnderstanding of manufacturing processesKnowledge of materials and methods of manufactureEffective oral and written communication skillsIntermediate to advanced computer skillsProficiency in Microsoft OfficeExperience in AutoCAD or equivalent applicationCandidates must have a minimum of 5 years of plant experience working in a production environment with exposure to CNC equipment and it's helpful if they have experience working with UAW staff as well. Experience troubleshooting break-fix issues — including root cause analysis, quarterbacking issue resolution, pulling machine prints, navigating assembly diagrams, identifying spare parts, and supporting the repair and rebuild process — is essential.Electrical or mechatronics experience is beneficial, as the role involves working across mechanical and electrical systems. Candidates should be comfortable working within Siemens platforms and Siemens NX tools. Proficiency in AutoCAD is helpful. Familiarity with Maximo or a comparable CMMS tool is preferred but not required, as this is the platform used to manage the preventive maintenance plan.Why should you apply?Health BenefitsReferral ProgramExcellent growth and advancement opportunities