Senior Mechanical Engineer – Maintenance & Upgrades

AIT Global Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AIT Global Inc. in Detroit, MI is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to provide plant floor maintenance support and collaborate with cross-functional teams and OEMs on upgrades and maintenance plans for Detroit Engines and Axles.

This role focuses on ensuring continuous operation of production lines, preventive maintenance, CMMS documentation, and driving continuous process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• 5-7 years of experience in Operations/Facilities/Environmental/Maintenance or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 2 years of supervisory experience desired.
• High level of analytical ability where problems are complex.
• High level of mechanical ability demonstrated.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Plant floor support of reactive and proactive maintenance and method development in a cross-functional team.
• 2nd level production emergency response support for unscheduled stops (70% of role).
• Manage equipment documentation (spare parts, prints, maintenance plans) for maintenance units.
• Acquire and manage external service support and spare parts.
• Analyze maintenance KPIs to drive activities with operations.
• Coach maintenance staff on processes and standards.
• Define and control spare parts and preventive maintenance in CMMS.
• Lead project budgets and timelines for equipment retrofits/upgrades.
• Control storage of technical docs and prints for production equipment.
• Support readiness for new production line launches.
• Ensure engineering practices comply with regulations and safety standards.
• Contribute to future maintenance strategies and CPI initiatives.
• Create/Review maintenance work orders and purchase requisitions in CMMS.

Skills

Analytical ability

Mechanical ability

Interpersonal skills

Manufacturing processes

Materials & methods of manufacture

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

AIT Global Inc. in Detroit, MI is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to provide plant floor maintenance support and collaborate with cross-functional teams and OEMs on upgrades and maintenance plans for Detroit Engines and Axles.

This role focuses on ensuring continuous operation of production lines, preventive maintenance, CMMS documentation, and driving continuous process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.