Mechanical Engineer - Serviceability (Contract role)

About the role

HireArt is assisting an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company in recruiting a Mechanical Engineer - Serviceability (Contract role) to advance Design for Serviceability (DFS) initiatives. This role involves evaluating product designs for serviceability, collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to enhance repairability, and developing inspection and maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and boost fleet performance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive DFS initiatives throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Evaluate component and assembly designs for serviceability, focusing on accessibility, tooling clearance, ergonomics, and ease of replacement.
• Identify specialized tooling requirements and collaborate with tooling teams on tool design and development.
• Develop cost and repair-time analyses to reduce repair complexity and improve service efficiency.
• Work with technical writing teams to develop and maintain service procedures and repair documentation.
• Develop service part release strategies and manage the Service Bill of Materials (BOM) to support spare parts planning.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to establish, implement, and maintain inspection and preventive maintenance programs for operational and test fleet vehicles.
• Evaluate maintenance effectiveness, propose process improvements, and lead initiatives aimed at increasing fleet uptime and operational efficiency.
• Partner with technicians and program managers to implement maintenance plans and ensure compliance with industry standards and safety requirements.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
• 4+ years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably in service engineering, automotive, or product development
• Strong 3D CAD experience, particularly CATIA
• Experience designing products for manufacturing, assembly, and serviceability across various fabrication processes
• Solid understanding of complex mechanical and electrical systems
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and safety requirements
• Excellent documentation, organizational, and project management skills

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience using ERP systems for maintenance planning and operational data management
• Experience within the automotive industry

Benefits

• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer-subsidized healthcare benefits (eligible after 60 days)
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) package

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt