Assembly Maintenance Engineer - 2nd Shift

Daimler Truck North America LLC.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k with company match

4 weeks vacation

13+ holidays

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plans

Onsite fitness

Tuition assistance

Volunteer paid time off

Disability plans

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America LLC in Detroit, MI, seeks a maintenance engineer to support Engines and Axles assembly lines, ensuring adherence to methods and production metrics. You will partner with line supervisors and hourly staff to meet daily production demands and drive improvements.

The role includes developing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting tooling, and implementing changes while interacting with cross-functional teams on an onsite second shift (3:00pm – 11:00pm).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred).
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• High level of analytical ability for complex problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with others.
• Proficiency with PC hardware and software (Windows).

Responsibilities

• Maintenance engineering support for Engine and Axles assembly processes.
• Review station drawings and BOMs; develop spare parts lists.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance for equipment.
• Provide daily troubleshooting for tooling and equipment issues.
• Develop and implement tooling for product changes and assembly methods.
• Procure equipment with purchasing and vendors; ensure certifications for gauges and torque tools.
• Occasional supervision of skilled trades; act as a technical coach for assemblers and supervisors.
• Remain current with industry technological developments.
• Participate in weekend production coverage rotations.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

PC proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCad LT

Torque tooling programming

Kistler hardware

Promess hardware

Job description

Inside the Role

This positions provides 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. The position will support the 2nd shift (3:00pm - 11:00pm).

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

Position offers a starting salary range of $81,000 - $104,000 USD Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• annual bonus program
• 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
• starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
• 13+ calendar holidays
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• employee assistance program
• comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
• onsite fitness (at some locations)
• tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability plans

What you Drive

• Maintenance Engineering support for Assembly processes, as well as existing trans/axlre areas on an as-needed basis.
• Review station level drawings and BOMs, 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 CE's.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferably in Mechanical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• High level of analytical ability where problems are complex
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• Proficient with PC hardware and commercially available software (i.e. Windows, etc.)

Typical Minimum Experience Preferred (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Min 3 years manufacturing experience in an assembly environment
• At least one year project management or supervisory experience
• Proficiency with AutoCad LT
• Familiar with pressing operations, including both Kistler and Promess hardware
• Experience programming and troubleshooting torque tooling
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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Detroit, MI US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Schedule Type: Onsite

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions

EEO / Diversity Statement

EEO - Disabled/Veterans Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status. For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.

Company Culture

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