Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering

Job Title : Mechanical Engineer III

Job Type : Full Time, Contract

Schedule : Sunday night to Friday morning 10p to 6am; 2nd or 3rd weekend will be OT weekend support

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.

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

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

5–7 years of experience in maintenance, manufacturing, or facilities engineering

Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials

Experience supporting automotive or heavy manufacturing equipment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with AutoCAD or similar tools

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

Hands‑on mechanical and equipment troubleshooting expertise

High‑impact role supporting critical production operations

Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing systems

Involvement in continuous improvement and capital projects

80 hours paid time off, and medical insurance contributions, dental vision and our 401k retirement savings plan

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