Senior Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Design Engineer

Wixom, Michigan, United States

Contract Opportunity

On-Site | Full-Time Hours

Benefits Begin Day 1 | Competitive Benefits Package | PTO & Paid Holidays

Important Requirement:

• Must have U.S. work authorization

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to support vehicle and product system design and development. This role will focus on engineering design, analysis, and collaboration across teams to deliver high-quality, optimized solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead vehicle and product system design and development initiatives
• Perform system physics modeling and characterization
• Develop CAD concepts, components, and packaging solutions
• Apply Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for design optimization
• Generate technical drawings and engineering documentation
• Prepare and present project status reports
• Support test design, development, and reporting (DVP&R)
• Troubleshoot and resolve customer and product-related issues
• Develop technical specifications, testing methods, and procedures
• Support manufacturing and serve as a system-level customer contact when needed

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive Engineering, or related field
• Strong experience with:
• Creo CAD
• ANSYS / FEA tools
• Windchill PLM
• GD&T and technical drawing/detailing
• Sheet metal, cabling/wiring, and structural design
• Strong understanding of full vehicle systems and interactions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication, technical writing, and organizational skills

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with parametric 3D modeling and ASME Y14.5 standards
• High attention to detail and strong work ethic
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Team-based office environment with hands-on support for shop builds
• Ability to operate basic hand tools and support technicians as needed

If you’re a detail-oriented engineer with a passion for design, analysis, and innovation, we’d love to connect with you.

 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Reliance One, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.