Mechanical Design Engineer in Swartz Creek, Michigan

Location

Swartz Creek, Michigan

Job Type

Full-time

Company

Qualified Staffing

Mechanical DesignerLocation: 100% Onsite Salary: $65,000 – $75,000 Benefits: 100% paid medical, dental, vision | + bonus + strong 401k + life insurance and more About the OpportunityOur firm is partnering with a well established manufacturing company to identify a Mechanical Designer to join their team. This role focuses on the design and development of mechanical products and assemblies used in industrial applications. This is a hands on position supporting products from prototype through manufacturing readiness, ideal for someone who understands how products are built, tested, and refined in a real world environment. Key Responsibilities • Support development of new and existing products from prototype to manufacturing readiness • Design and refine mechanical assemblies and components • Perform tolerancing and stack up analysis • Design components to withstand real world loads and usage conditions • Build, test, and iterate on prototypes • Maintain design standards and documentation • Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTSCandidates must meet all of the following Experience and Background • 3+ years of hands on mechanical design experience • Experience working with assemblies and real world products • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience Core Technical Skills • Strong understanding of mechanical design fundamentals • Experience with tolerancing and stack ups • Experience designing for load and failure prevention Manufacturing Knowledge • Experience with machining, casting, and molding processes • Strong understanding of DFM Design for Manufacturing and DFA Design for Assembly Tools and Systems • Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Inventor • Experience with Autodesk Vault • Strong Excel skills for BOMs and tracking Practical Engineering Ability • Hands on prototype development and testing • Ability to troubleshoot and refine designs • Experience designing physical products not just CAD models STRONGLY PREFERRED • Experience with gear systems including spur gears • Experience with high load or high torque applications • Understanding of gear ratios and failure modes • Experience integrating motors, switches, and wiring • Experience with AC universal motors • Exposure to product certification processes such as UL or CSA Group NICE TO HAVE: • Cutting tool design experience • Experience in railroad or heavy industrial tools • Vendor sourcing and quoting experience • Experience working in a small team environment Why This Role • Strong benefits package fully covered medical, dental, and vision • Bonus potential and competitive 401k • Opportunity to work on real products used in industrial environments • High impact role with ownership and visibility

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