Resident Mechanical Engineer

Resident Mechanical Engineer On Site in Livonia, MI 6 month Contract Pay Rate : $40-$50 / hourly (W2) Description of service We are seeking a Contractor that will serve as a Resident Mechanical Engineer providing on-site build support for our client's vehicle build partner facility in Livonia, Michigan. The Contractor will act as the on-site engineering representative during prototype and low-volume vehicle builds, ensuring that integration, fit / finish validation, and rework activities are executed efficiently and documented accurately. The Contractor will collaborate closely with engineering teams in Ann Arbor and California to resolve build-blocking issues and maintain clear communication between design and build functions. Provide on-site mechanical engineering support at the Livonia build facility. Identify and resolve build-blocking mechanical, assembly, or integration issues in real time. Coordinate with engineers, technicians, and suppliers to triage issues and execute rework. Support fit / finish assessments and manage deviation documentation. Oversee part updates and local vendor engagement for quick-turn fabrication and validation. Document daily build status, open actions, and rework progress using structured reporting templates. Provide weekly build summaries and final post-build reports highlighting resolved issues, ongoing risks, and recommendations for process improvement. Maintain consistent on-site presence during build periods (7 : 00 AM– 3 : 00 PM, flexible to build schedule) and remain available remotely during non-build periods for documentation and follow- up. Skillset Requirements Strong mechanical design and prototyping background with hands- on experience supporting vehicle or hardware builds, including fit, finish, and integration issue resolution. Proficiency in interpreting 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and GD&T to guide on-site assembly and rework activities. Experience coordinating quick-turn fabrication and vendor engagement for prototype or low-volume mechanical components. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, capable of interfacing between build technicians, design engineers, and program managers across multiple sites. Applicants should apply via The Mice Groups Inc. website (www.MiceGroups.com) or through this careers site posting. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at The Mice Groups Inc. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. The Mice Groups Inc. values your privacy. Please consult our Candidate Privacy Notice, for information about how we collect, use, and disclose personal information of our candidates. Privacy Policy One of the basic principles The Mice Groups follows in designing and operating this website is that we ask for only the information we need to provide the service you’ve requested. The Mice Groups does not currently collect personal identifying information via its website except (i) to the extent that you provide this information in an online job application and (ii) to the extent that your web browser provides personal identifying information. The Mice Groups will use your personally identifying information solely for the purpose for which you submitted the information. The Mice Groups may, however, aggregate certain elements of your personal identifying information with the information of other users of our website to analyze the usefulness and popularity of various web pages on its website. The Mice Groups reserves the right to change this policy at any time by posting a new privacy policy at this location. Questions regarding this statement should be directed to info@micegroups.com