Mechanical Engineer III

  • Redford, Michigan
  • Full Time
Introduction

The position serves as a technical resource to both skilled trades and production departments. This role involves participation in a cross-functional team to resolve highly technical equipment failures and supports tasks needed to ensure continuous operation of production operations.

Required Skills & Qualifications (Must-have qualifications that candidates must meet to be considered)
  • Bachelor Degree in Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology equivalent
  • 5-7 years of experience in Operational/Facilities/Environmental/Maintenance or Manufacturing Engineering
  • High level of analytical ability where problems are complex
  • High level of mechanical ability demonstrated
  • High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes
  • Knowledge of materials and methods of manufacture
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills
  • Proficiency in Client Office
  • Experience in AutoCAD or equivalent application
  • Prior work experience at client or in client's Industry
  • Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2
Preferred Skills & Qualifications (Nice-to-have skills but are not required)
  • 2 years of supervisory experience desired
Day-to-Day Responsibilities (key tasks and expectations for the role)
  • Plant floor support of reactive maintenance, proactive maintenance, and maintenance method development by participating in a CFT of Skilled Trades, Maintenance Supervisors, and Production staff on a daily basis to ensure proper equipment availability
  • 2nd level production emergency response support when equipment/machines have an unscheduled machine stop
  • Manage/control the equipment documentation (spare parts lists, machine prints, maintenance plans, etc.) to the operational units of maintenance on the shop floor
  • Acquires and manages external service support and equipment spare parts
  • Analyzes maintenance Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to drive maintenance and repair activities with the operational units
  • Technical Coach for maintenance staff with respect to process methods and standards control
  • Define/manage/control spare parts and preventative maintenance plans in the Company's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
  • Project management of budget and timeline for equipment retrofits, upgrades, and replacements
  • Controls the storage of technical documentation, equipment schematics, and prints for production equipment
  • Support maintenance operational readiness with new production line launches
  • Ensures engineering practices comply with government regulations and safety standards
  • Key strategic member for future Maintenance strategies and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI)
  • Create/Manage/Review maintenance work orders and purchase requisitions within the CMMS

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Job ID: 522519667
Originally Posted on: 5/26/2026

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