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Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to provide direct maintenance engineering support for Engine and Axle Assembly Operations. The role requires technical and process ownership to meet both daily and future production demands. The ideal candidate will work closely with line supervisors and the hourly workforce to ensure adherence to work methods and production metrics.

Provide technical maintenance and mechanical engineering support for engine and axle assembly lines.

• Offer daily troubleshooting assistance for tooling and equipment breakdowns.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance procedures for existing and future equipment.
• Develop and implement assembly process methods.
• Collaborate with purchasing and vendors to procure equipment.
• Ensure equipment certification, including gages, torque guns, and testers.

Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings, and common computations.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Experience with computer applications and software related to the engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).

Bachelor's degree in engineering.

* Bachelor's Degree with 1 year of experience, OR High School Diploma with 8+ years of professional work experience.

The work environment involves close collaboration with line supervisors and the hourly workforce. The role requires a hands-on approach in an assembly operations setting, focusing on equipment maintenance and process development. Typical working hours align with production demands, and the use of CAD and other engineering software is integral to daily tasks.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Detroit, MI.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Application Deadline

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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