Hands-On Mechanical Engineer: Design, Build & Validate

MPI | Magnetic Products, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

A manufacturing solutions company in Highland, MI is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop real systems from concept to production. This role involves hands-on development, problem-solving under constraints, and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience, a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, and a strong understanding of mechanical design principles. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and a supportive family-oriented work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on mechanical design / R&D experience.
• Strong fundamentals in structures, materials, and motion systems.
• Experience with APQP processes, validation plans, and FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems from concept through production.
• Combine hands-on development with disciplined engineering practices.
• Investigate failures and improve designs based on real performance.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical design

R&D experience

Strong fundamentals in structures

Experience designing for manufacturability

Ownership mentality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PDM software (Autodesk Vault preferred)

Job description

A manufacturing solutions company in Highland, MI is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop real systems from concept to production. This role involves hands-on development, problem-solving under constraints, and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience, a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, and a strong understanding of mechanical design principles. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and a supportive family-oriented work environment.