Mechanical Engineer III

Mechanical Engineer – Engine & Axle Assembly

We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to provide direct line and maintenance engineering support for Engine and Axle Assembly operations. This is a hands-on manufacturing engineering role combining daily production support, equipment troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, tooling, and project-based engineering work.

Shift: MIDS Shift
Openings: 2

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide Mechanical Engineering support for Engine Assembly and Axle Assembly processes.
• Troubleshoot tooling and equipment breakdowns to support daily production.
• Review station-level drawings and BOMs and develop recommended spare-parts lists.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance procedures for existing and future equipment.
• Develop and implement tooling and assembly methods for product changes.
• Support equipment certification, including gages, torque guns, and leak testers.
• Work with purchasing and vendors to procure equipment.
• Provide technical coaching to assemblers, supervisors, and skilled trades.
• Support complex manufacturing and production problems on the plant floor.
• Participate in weekend production coverage rotation.

Core Focus: Approximately 70% daily line support and 30% project work.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology; 8+ years of applicable experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience in an assembly environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and methods of manufacture.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• At least 1 year of project management or supervisory experience preferred.
• AutoCAD LT experience preferred.
• Familiarity with pressing operations, including Kistler and Promess hardware, preferred.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting torque tooling preferred.
• Strong communication and ability to work directly with production teams, skilled trades, supervisors, vendors, and engineering teams.

About Mainz Brady Group

Mainz Brady Group is a technology staffing firm with offices in California, Oregon, Washington, and Texas. We specialize in Information Technology and Engineering placements on a Contract, Contract-to-Hire, and Direct Hire basis. Mainz Brady Group is the recipient of multiple annual Excellence Awards from the TechServe Alliance, the leading association for IT and engineering staffing firms in the U.S.

Mainz Brady Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to Diversity & Inclusion and incorporate non-discrimination best practices in all our staffing processes. Mainz Brady Group does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or any other protected class.