Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer (1677792)   $80k – $100k per year

Saint Joseph, MI

Full Time; Direct Hire

No sponsorship is available for this role. US Citizenship, Green Card or TN Visa is needed.

Culture:

» Focusing on delighting everyone involved in the course of business, this company pays close attention to providing for the needs of their employees, from the tools needed at work to the benefits needed for families at home.

» Use knowledge of custom automation and precision machining alongside a team of sales professionals, managers, controls engineers and builders to develop an accurate design for automation systems.

» Industries served by our client include automotive, aerospace, defense, medical equipment, pharmaceutical, & industrial component manufacturers.

» Benefits include: Health, vision and dental insurance at a low cost to employees. Dental, short & long term disability and term life insurance all at no cost to employee. 10 paid holidays per year. PTO and profit sharing bonus.

Responsibilities:

» Perform engineering calculations with respect to strength of materials, speeds, horsepower, temperature, pressure, force, etc. as related to machine and tool designs. 

» Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to determine shape, dimensions, hardness etc. in the development of equipment, processes and products.

» Examine feasibility of using one or more machines to carry out sequential operations. 

» Produce working drawings, detail drawings and bills of materials for equipment, sub-assemblies or product using AutoCAD and SolidWorks. 

» Analyze designs and systems for compliance to applicable standards (i.e. OSHA, CE or customer 

Specific).

» Review drawings for accuracy, material selection, proper machining techniques, finishes, hardness, etc. 

» Coordinate in-house and contract engineering staff on projects in a team setting. 

» Communicate all requested design changes to the Director of Engineering or Lead Engineer. 

» Responsible for communicating progress on tasks to management. 

» Finalize and update drawing documentation. 

» Create drawings of existing tooling through the use of precision measuring devices such as Vernier scale and micrometers. 

» Collaborate with Fabricators, Machinists, Toolmakers and Electricians in the completion of 

equipment and resolving problems. 

» May periodically assist in preparing customer documentation. 

» Adhere to all ISO procedures pertaining to the job responsibilities. 

Qualifications:

» An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. 

» Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology desired, but not required. 

» 5-7 years’ experience in mechanical engineering related to custom automation. 

» 3-5 years’ of working experience utilizing Solidworks 3D CAD software required. 

» Demonstration of ongoing training or coursework in Solidworks 3D software desired. 

» Required knowledge of computer systems including  AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Project.

Schedule:

» Monday – Friday, 48 hours per week or more depending on business demands.

» May require some nights, weekends and overnight travel.