Entry‑Level Engineer I: CAD, Testing & Growth

SAF-HOLLAND Inc.; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SAF-HOLLAND, Inc. in Muskegon, Michigan is seeking an Engineer I to join our Powered Vehicle Systems Engineering team.

This entry‑level role develops technical and professional skills through hands‑on product development, testing, analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration. You will work with senior engineers on quality, reliability, manufacturability, and continuous improvement initiatives, create and maintain drawings and BOMs, and participate in design reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or foreign equivalent) from a four‑year college or university.
• 0–3 years of engineering experience, including internships, co‑op assignments, or entry‑level engineering roles.
• Experience using CAD software, engineering analysis tools, or product data management systems preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar CAD platforms preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering projects and product development activities under the guidance of senior engineers and engineering leadership.
• Assist with engineering calculations, analysis, testing, validation, and technical problem‑solving activities.
• Create, update, and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, reports, and other technical documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, continuous improvement initiatives, and product development activities.
• Support engineering change and product documentation processes, including Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and deviation requests.
• Utilize CAD, engineering analysis, and business software tools to complete assigned tasks.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and other cross‑functional teams to support business objectives.
• Assist with product testing activities, data collection, and interpretation of results.
• Analyze product and process performance data and recommend improvements related to quality, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Develop an understanding of engineering standards, customer requirements, manufacturing processes, and SAF-HOLLAND products.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

SAF-HOLLAND, Inc. in Muskegon, Michigan is seeking an Engineer I to join our Powered Vehicle Systems Engineering team.

This entry‑level role develops technical and professional skills through hands‑on product development, testing, analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration. You will work with senior engineers on quality, reliability, manufacturability, and continuous improvement initiatives, create and maintain drawings and BOMs, and participate in design reviews.