Mechanical Engineer III

Mechanical Engineer III

Our client, an automotive company, is looking for a Mechanical Engineer III for their Redford, MI location. Responsibilities include providing direct line/maintenance engineering support for the Engines Assembly platform, as well as Axles Assembly processes as needed. Work in the assembly areas will include both project-based assignments as well as maintenance engineering support to production. Requires technical and process ownership necessary to meet daily and future production demands.

Direct interface with line supervisors and hourly workforce ensuring adherence to work methods and production metrics.

Maintenance Engineering support for Engines Assembly processes, as well as Axles Assembly areas on an as-needed basis.

Review station level drawings and BOM's, developing recommended spare parts lists.

Development and implementation of Preventative Maintenance procedures on existing and future equipment.

Daily troubleshooting assistance for tooling and equipment breakdowns.

Develop and implement tooling for product changes.

Develop and implement assembly process methods.

Procure equipment (work with purchasing and vendors).

Equipment Certification (Gages, Torque Guns, Leak Testers).

Occasional Supervision (Skilled Trades).

Problem Solver.

Technical Coach for Assemblers and Supervisors.

Keep current of technological developments in the industry.

Participate in weekend production coverage rotation with fellow ME's.

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Technology or eight plus years of applicable experience in lieu of a degree. Minimum three years manufacturing experience in an assembly environment, high level of analytical ability where problems are complex, high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, at least one year project management or supervisory experience (preferred), understanding of manufacturing processes, knowledge of materials and methods of manufacture, effective oral and written communication skills, proficiency with Auto Cad LT (preferred), familiar with pressing operations, including both Kistler and Promess hardware (preferred), experience programming and troubleshooting torque tooling (preferred), proficient with PC hardware and commercially available software (i.e. Windows, etc.),

knowledge of robots:
Fanuc and Kuka.

General knowledge includes virtual machines, Autocad, assembly experience, union shop environment, Siemens products, real-world experience with production support and mechanical experience in production environment, Auto Cad, exposure to torque tools, fastening systems, and compressors, technical support daily to keep the assembly processes running, first line of defense against machine breakdowns is the hourly skilled trades, but the Engineers are called when the issues are deeper technically than the skilled trades can handle, they are also called if assistance is needed with navigating technical documentation or finding appropriate spare parts, engineers are also tasked with Continuous Improvement projects intended to address longer term, recurring equipment failure issues, production volumes are up significantly and requiring addition of the third shift back to both Transmissions (HDT) and Engines (HDE) assembly operations, comfortable working Kuka robots and Fanuc, fastening and torque tools.

Why should you apply? Health benefits, referral program, excellent growth and advancement opportunities.