Lead Machine Design Engineer - Automation & Custom Systems

Opportunity Group, Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Performance-based bonuses

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Opportunity Group, Inc. is seeking a Lead Machine Design Engineer to design and engineer custom machine systems from concept to completion near Kalamazoo, MI.

You will mentor other engineers and drive project success across automation, process equipment, and material handling applications. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with strong SolidWorks skills and experience in related 3D CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required or relevant experience may be considered.
• Proven machine design experience, preferably in automation, process equipment, or material handling.
• SolidWorks proficiency; familiarity with other 3D CAD tools (Inventor/Creo/ProE/AutoCAD) is beneficial.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer custom machine systems from concept to implementation.
• Lead and mentor other machine designers and detailers to meet project objectives.
• Conceptualize, develop, and finalize designs through detailed models and drawings.
• Create detailed models using SolidWorks and AutoCAD; size pumps, gears, bearings, hydraulics, conveyors, and piping.
• Review bid specs, drawings, manuals, and BOMs to ensure accuracy.
• Provide field support during production and address customer inquiries.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor/Creo/ProE

Job description

Opportunity Group, Inc. is seeking a Lead Machine Design Engineer to design and engineer custom machine systems from concept to completion near Kalamazoo, MI.

You will mentor other engineers and drive project success across automation, process equipment, and material handling applications. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with strong SolidWorks skills and experience in related 3D CAD tools.