Repair and Maintenance Engineer IV

Inside the Role

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Lead Repair and Maintenance Engineer to work in the maintenance operations within our manufacturing facility. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of production equipment and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will drive preventive maintenance strategies, and support continuous improvement initiatives to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $108,000 – $139,000 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA

• Provide direct line/ maintenance engineering support for both the Engines Assembly platform as well as Axles Assembly platform.  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.

• Plans, designs and implements maintenance programs to optimize the availability and productivity of manufacturing facilities and equipment.  Plans and coordinates maintenance engineering work including review of mechanical and electrical engineering specifications. Performs engineering review of proposed new equipment designs to assess reliability, ease of maintenance, and availability of replacement parts.

• Liaises with production staff to coordinate repair work, statutory safety inspections and supply of new plant and equipment with production schedules. Participates in the installation and commissioning of new equipment.

• 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)

• Equipment Certification (Gages, Torque Guns, Leak Testers)

• Occasional Supervision (Skilled Trades)

• Problem Solver

• Technical Coach for Assemblers and Supervisors

• Keep current of technological developments in the industry.

• Participate in weekend production coverage rotation with fellow ME’s.

• Oversee projects both within, as well as outside, primary area of responsibility.  Will support all project based work within Assembly Technical Services.

• Perform as mentor for all ME’s within Assembly Technical Services.

• Leads department or cross-functional programs of notable risk, resource requirements and/or complexity.

• Serves as a guide for others in area of expertise. 

• Acts as an advisor to management and key external stakeholders on broad ranging projects. 

• Uses experience to contribute to standards in which others will operate.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Min 5 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

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Proficiency with AutoCad