Design Engineer – Wyoming Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers in Wyoming, MI is seeking a Design Engineer to join manufacturers in the Kent County area. The role focuses on ensuring manufacturability and robust designs, with hands-on collaboration with production and quality teams.

We connect with Michigan-based companies offering opportunities that align with your experience, including CAD design, GD&T, and documentation updates. This posting highlights opportunities for Design Engineers in Wyoming and nearby regions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Experience with production or manufacturing teams.
• Strong attention to detail and clear written communication.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and create detailed manufacturing drawings.

Responsibilities

• Review designs for manufacturability and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams on floor issues.
• Prepare and maintain bills of materials and ECOs.
• Run tolerance stack-ups and basic design calculations.
• Support prototype builds and test components.
• Update drawings/docs to current production.
• Respond to supplier questions on specs and dimensions.
• Create and revise 3D models and 2D drawings.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Manufacturing collaboration

Detail orientation

Clear written communication

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description:

Design Engineer | Wyoming, MI

Salary Range: $67,000 – $106,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for creating innovative product designs and solving engineering challenges? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We collaborate with leading companies in the Wyoming area seeking experienced Design Engineers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Design Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Wyoming in Kent County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We work with companies in the Wyoming area that add Design Engineers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you’re looking for.

Usual Responsibilities

• Review designs for manufacturability and suggest changes to reduce cost and waste.
• Work with production and quality teams to resolve design issues on the floor.
• Prepare and maintain bills of materials and engineering change notices.
• Run tolerance stack-ups and basic design calculations.
• Support prototype builds and test new components.
• Update drawings and documentation to match current production.
• Respond to supplier questions about specifications and dimensions.
• Create and revise 3D models and 2D drawings for parts and assemblies.

Recommended Qualifications

• Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Experience working with production or manufacturing teams.
• Strong attention to detail and clear written communication.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and create detailed manufacturing drawings.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience supporting engineering change processes.
• Experience with sheet metal, machined parts, or welded assemblies.
• Familiarity with PLM or PDM systems.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methods.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping or shop floor tools.

Job Titles That Should Apply

R&D Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Product Design Engineer, CAD Designer, Manufacturing Engineer, Design and Development Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Drafter, Product Engineer, Tooling Design Engineer

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

As our partnerships grow, we’ll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers Support Modeling Product Design BASIC Lean Manufacturing Analysis Salary Hiring Partnerships SolidWorks Recruiting Compensation Components Mechanical Engineering Continuous Improvement R Manufacturing Automation AutoCAD Materials Preparation Data Analysis Software Design Engineering Python

Salary Package:

$ 67,000.00 – 106,000.00 (US Dollar)