Mechanical Engineer II - Apex Systems

Job#: 2035919

Job Description:

Apex Systems is seeking Mechanical Engineer for an opportunity in Detroit with a provider in the Automotive industry.
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Position Title: Maintenance Engineer
Position Summary: Perform the Maintenance Engineering support tasks needed to provide continuous operation of Heavy Duty Engine (HDE) Machining Operations. Machining operations to include: Blocks, Connecting Rods, Heads, Liners, and Turbo Machining & Assembly Operations. The Maintenance Engineer primarily works to maintain the operational readiness of all machining equipment, and also participates in cross-functional teams with the Maintenance Supervisor & Controls Engineer, and members of the Operations & Quality Departments. Maintenance Engineers also create maintenance plan TIPs & SWIs, and work closely with ME & machining equipment OEMs to provide specifications for new machines & machine upgrades.
Job Functions:
• Provide mechanical engineering & technical support to a collaborative team of Skilled Trades, Controls & Process Engineers in the diagnosing & repairs of CNC and Assembly Machining Operations.
• Provide the technical drawings & OEM documentation to the Machining Maintenance team of Supervisors, Engineers, & Skilled Trades needed to troubleshoot faults, and diagnosing equipment failure.
• Support all critical machine breakdown repairs, with interaction across all three shifts of support team members.
• Support troubleshooting efforts of complex machining equipment downtime issues.
• Implement and support machining monitoring systems.
• Assist the Manufacturing Engineering team and equipment OEMs with specifications for new machines & machine upgrades.
• Apply new technology and continuous improvement projects to existing machining processes to provide optimal machining solutions & increased efficiency
• Attend SFM meetings and work closely with Operations Team to improve equipment uptime by reducing MTBF & MTTR, and improve the overall reliability and safety of machining equipment.
• Interpret machining equipment production data to help develop machine upgrade projects & implement cycle time improvements.
• Work with TPM group in the planning, scheduling, & execution of planned maintenance.
• Assist identifying the critical spare parts and proper inventory levels needed to sustain machining operations.
• Participate in teams and cross-functional groups.
Basic Qualifications Required:
• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Proficient with PC hardware and commercially available software.
• Knowledge of safety codes and standards.
• Knowledge of fluid systems (pneumatic, hydraulic, coolant, and lubrication).
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and create drawings of equipment, hydraulic, pneumatic, and general electrical circuits.
Preferred:
• Familiarity with Maximo, SAP, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of metal cutting, press force monitoring, part marking, fastening, washing, and filter manufacturing & machining processes.

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