Design Engineer - Holt Area
$75,000–$114,000 year
On-siteHolt, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Design new products and improvements by creating detailed 3D models and 2D engineering drawings. Conduct design reviews, implement feedback, and perform finite element analysis to validate designs. Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure design for manufacturability and assembly, while investigating and resolving product design issues. Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes, and develop engineering documentation. This role supports manufacturing firms in Holt, MI, requiring a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of product design experience.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in product design within a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD)
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining)
- Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
- Knowledge of material properties and selection for various applications
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles
- Proficiency in simulation and analysis tools (e.g., FEA, CFD) to validate designs
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards and certifications (e.g., ISO, ASTM)
- Demonstrated ability to utilize CAD automation and scripting for increased efficiency
- Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems
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