Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Holland, Michigan

Compensation: $38–$45 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overtime: Approximately 5 hours per week

Additional Compensation: Bonus opportunities

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established and growing engineering and manufacturing organization specializing in custom-designed industrial machinery and equipment.

This is an opportunity to work on challenging, highly engineered projects where you will play an important role in developing equipment from initial concept through final manufacturing and production. You will work alongside a talented engineering team, translating customer requirements into innovative mechanical designs and practical manufacturing solutions.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in mechanical design, 3D CAD modeling, and custom machinery or industrial equipment. We are looking for someone who enjoys solving engineering challenges, takes ownership of their designs, and understands how to develop equipment that performs reliably in a real-world manufacturing environment.

With competitive hourly compensation, consistent overtime opportunities, and additional bonus potential, this position offers an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to grow their career while working on technically interesting projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom industrial machinery, mechanical systems, components, and equipment assemblies.
• Create detailed 3D models, mechanical assemblies, engineering drawings, layouts, and bills of materials using SolidWorks.
• Translate customer specifications and project requirements into functional, cost-effective mechanical designs.
• Take ownership of mechanical design projects from initial concept and engineering development through manufacturing, assembly, and installation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, fabrication, machining, purchasing, and project management teams to ensure designs meet production requirements.
• Evaluate mechanical components, materials, tolerances, and design configurations to ensure equipment functionality and reliability.
• Develop and modify existing designs to improve performance, efficiency, manufacturability, and overall equipment quality.
• Review engineering drawings and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
• Identify and resolve mechanical design challenges throughout the engineering and manufacturing process.
• Support prototype development, equipment testing, troubleshooting, and design modifications.
• Ensure designs consider fabrication methods, machining capabilities, assembly requirements, and long-term equipment performance.
• Work on multiple engineering projects while maintaining quality, accuracy, and established project timelines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in mechanical design, machine design, or mechanical engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Experience creating mechanical models, assemblies, detailed drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, manufacturing processes, and equipment functionality.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Knowledge of machining, fabrication, welding, sheet metal, and mechanical assembly processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Preferred Experience

• Background in custom industrial machinery or special-purpose equipment.
• Experience with material handling, bulk material processing, packaging equipment, or automation systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, mechanical drives, motors, gearboxes, and mechanical components.
• Understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design-for-manufacturability principles.
• Experience taking equipment designs from concept through production.
• Familiarity with manufacturing documentation, bills of materials, and engineering change processes.

Compensation & Benefits

• $38–$45 per hour , based on experience and qualifications.
• Approximately 5 hours of overtime available weekly.
• Additional bonus opportunities.
• Full-time employment.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on complex, custom-engineered machinery.
• Collaborative engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Long-term career growth and professional development opportunities.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer who wants more than simply creating CAD drawings. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the full engineering process, work on custom machinery projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and see your designs move from the computer screen to finished equipment.

If you have a passion for mechanical design, enjoy solving challenging engineering problems, and want competitive compensation with additional earning potential, we encourage you to apply.