Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineer III

Our client, an automotive company, is looking for a Mechanical Engineer III for their Redford, MI location. 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 availability

• 2nd 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 floor
• Acquires and manages external service support and equipment spare parts
• Analyzes maintenance Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to drive maintenance and repair activities with the operational units
• Technical Coach for maintenance staff with respect to process methods and standards control
• Define/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 replacements
• Controls the storage of technical documentation, equipment schematics and prints for production equipment
• Support maintenance operational readiness with new production line launches
• Ensures engineering practices comply with government regulations and safety standards
• Key strategic member for future Maintenance strategies and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI)
• Create/Manage/Review maintenance work orders and purchase requisitions within the CMMS

Bachelor Degree in Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology equivalent

• 5-7 years of experience in Operational/Facilities/Environmental/Maintenance or Manufacturing Engineering
• High Level of mechanical ability demonstrated
• Understanding of manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of materials and methods of manufacture
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience in AutoCAD or equivalent application
• Candidates 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.

Excellent growth and advancement opportunities