Mechanical Shop Lead Senior

At Roush, fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage.

The Mechanical Shop Lead Senior will lead and support full vehicle builds, retrofits, garage services, and prototype development programs and ensure established safety, environmental, quality, and manufacturing procedures are followed. The role will interact and communicate with customers, management, and employees and provide support to the Supervisor. The Mechanical Shop Lead Senior will mentor and coach team members in all aspects of mechanical project support.

This position is in Livonia, MI.

• Lead and supervise team members including providing guidance and training
• Delegate tasks and assignments, monitor progress, and check quality of direct reports
• Interact and communicate with internal and external customers to resolve issues
• Track and approve attendance, scheduling, tool calibration and timecards
• Manage employee conflict, safety incidents, and emergency situations
• Maintain shop equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns,
  performing preventive maintenance, calling for repairs
• Maintain vehicle functional condition by working off repair orders and conducting inspections
• Repair mechanical and electrical system malfunctions and replace parts and components
• Track issues and Quality Operating System (QOS)
• Lead daily shop organization and clean-up

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as an automotive mechanic
• Minimum of 6 months of informal leadership experience
• Good knowledge in Microsoft Office (specifically Word & Excel) and good computer skills
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical assembly and ability to operate shop equipment
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team and able to lead and mentor others
• Ability to read, comprehend and execute written procedures
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass our motor vehicle record standards

• Certificate in Automotive Technology, Engineering Technology, or related
• National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification(s)
• State Mechanic Certification(s)
• Knowledge of vehicle alignments, air conditioning (A/C) system repairs, tire mounting and balancing and related equipment
• Knowledge of electrified vehicles and associated battery systems and their safe operation and
  handling
• Ability to work overtime as needed including weekends

Our full-time benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, paid holidays, and more.

If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team. Please visit our careers page and apply by clicking on this link:  Visit our website:  Like us on Facebook:  Roush is an EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. If you need a reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at .