Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer – Industrial Automation & Material Handling

We are seeking a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our customer's engineering team in Wixom, Michigan. This is a direct hire opportunity and an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical designer who enjoys developing equipment and solving complex engineering challenges in a hands-on industrial environment.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the engineering, design, development, modeling, and documentation of mechanical systems and components used in industrial automation, material handling, manufacturing, and related applications.

The ideal candidate will have experience designing industrial machinery, conveyors, automation equipment, material handling systems, or other complex mechanical equipment.

Strong SolidWorks experience is preferred. Candidates with experience using Autodesk Inventor or other comparable 3D CAD platforms will also be considered.

This position offers the opportunity to work on projects from initial concept and design through manufacturing, testing, installation, and startup.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop mechanical systems, machinery, equipment, assemblies, and components for industrial automation and material handling applications.
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, fabrication drawings, layouts, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Develop mechanical designs from initial concepts through detailed engineering and production.
• Perform engineering calculations and analysis to validate designs and ensure they meet project requirements.
• Collaborate with electrical, controls, software, manufacturing, and other engineering disciplines to develop integrated equipment solutions.
• Work with external manufacturers and suppliers to support successful fabrication and delivery of components and assemblies.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical recommendations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot design, manufacturing, assembly, and field installation issues and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Prepare and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, manuals, BOMs, and other project documentation.
• Support equipment testing, validation, installation, and startup activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3+ years of mechanical design experience involving industrial machinery, automation equipment, conveyors, material handling equipment, manufacturing equipment, or similar industrial systems.
• 3+ years of experience with 3D CAD software.
• Strong SolidWorks experience preferred; experience with Autodesk Inventor or another comparable 3D CAD system will also be considered.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and engineering problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and create engineering drawings and documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace where qualified individuals can contribute and grow. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, skills, and business needs.