Maintenance Engineer

Amtec Staffing; Redford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Amtec Staffing seeks a Maintenance Engineer to provide direct line and maintenance engineering support for Engines and Axles Assembly areas. The role coordinates with line supervisors and hourly staff to meet production metrics and daily demands.

The candidate will review drawings, develop spare parts lists, implement preventive maintenance, troubleshoot tooling, and lead tooling/product-change initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology with eight plus years of applicable experience in lieu of degree.
• Min 3 years manufacturing experience in an assembly environment.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; project management or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance Engineering support for Engines Assembly processes, as well as Axles Assembly 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).
• Occasional supervision (Skilled Trades).
• Technical coach for assemblers and supervisors.
• Keep current of technological developments in the industry.
• Participate in weekend production coverage rotation with fellow ME’s.

Skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Manufacturing processes

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD LT

Kistler hardware

Promess hardware

Torque tooling

Job description

Contract: Up to 2 years, possibility of extension/conversion to FTE

Pay: $50.00 -$55.00 hourly

Individual to provide 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.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• Occasional Supervision (Skilled Trades).
• Technical Coach for Assemblers and Supervisors.
• Keep current of technological developments in the industry.
• Participate in weekend production coverage rotation with fellow ME’s.

Core Functions

• Daily Line Support: 70%
• Project Work: 30%

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Technology Eight plus years of applicable experience in leu of degree

Experience, Skills, Abilities

• Min 3 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 AutoCad 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.)