Mechanical Engineer - Serviceability (Contract role)

About the role

HireArt is assisting our client in their search for a Mechanical Engineer, Serviceability (contract role) to lead Design for Serviceability (DFS) initiatives and support fleet inspection and maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate form, fit, function, and service access across products while collaborating cross-functionally to optimize repairability, reduce maintenance costs, and improve operational uptime.
• Help manage inspection and maintenance programs across operational and test fleets.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive serviceability improvements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Evaluate part and assembly designs from concept through manufacturing, ensuring proper hand clearance, tooling access, ergonomics, and replacement feasibility.
• Identify the need for specialized tooling and collaborate with tooling teams on design and development.
• Develop cost and time models to identify opportunities to reduce repair complexity and service costs.
• Partner with technical writing teams to define and document repair procedures.
• Develop service part release strategies and maintain the Service BOM to support spare parts planning.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop and maintain inspection and maintenance plans for operational vehicles and test fleets.
• Analyze maintenance effectiveness data and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Identify program gaps and independently lead process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with technicians and program management teams to implement maintenance strategies.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations across all maintenance and inspection activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• 4+ years of engineering experience, preferably within service engineering or product support environments
• Strong 3D CAD experience (CATIA preferred)
• Experience designing across multiple fabrication and manufacturing processes
• Solid understanding of complex mechanical and/or electromechanical systems
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and safety protocols
• Strong documentation skills and ability to manage projects independently

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical design experience
• A passion for improving product serviceability and lifecycle performance

Skills

• Experience using ERP systems for maintenance and operational data management
• Automotive industry experience

Benefits

• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer (HireArt) Subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• HireArt covers all costs for short and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401k package

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt