Design Engineer - Onsite, SolidWorks & Robotics

DOLAV Plastic Products; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolav USA Inc. in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to design custom modifications to injection molded bins and pallets.

You will work across the floor with fabrication techs and Sales to turn customer requests into buildable designs, producing full costed quotes and production-ready drawings. You will program and troubleshoot our robotic fabrication equipment, while keeping saws and welders running, and you will travel to coordinate with teams in the US, Europe,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design and Manufacturing.
• Three or more years in mechanical engineering or product design/manufacturing; five+ preferred.
• SolidWorks daily tool including 3D modeling, 2D production drawings, GD&T, version control.
• Robot control and programming experience; ABB preferred.
• Real time on a production floor, not just near one.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design custom modifications to injection molded bins and pallets in SolidWorks, from first conversation through production drawings.
• Turn vague customer requests into buildable designs by asking the right questions.
• Create full quote package: bill of materials, routings, item numbers, and labor/cost estimates.
• Program, run, and troubleshoot robotic fabrication equipment; keep saws and welders running.
• Present and walk designs to floor teams; ensure fit and production readiness.
• Collaborate with Sales and Production; track progress across teams.
• Coordinate with counterparts in the United States, Europe, and Israel on cross-border products.

Skills

Communication skills

Hands-on mindset

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design and Manufacturing

Tools

SolidWorks

ABB Robotics

Job description

Dolav USA Inc. in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to design custom modifications to injection molded bins and pallets.

You will work across the floor with fabrication techs and Sales to turn customer requests into buildable designs, producing full costed quotes and production-ready drawings. You will program and troubleshoot our robotic fabrication equipment, while keeping saws and welders running, and you will travel to coordinate with teams in the US, Europe,