Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer – Actuation & Mechanisms

North American Controls, Inc.; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Bonus eligibility

Paid holidays

Company parties

Competitive salary

Collaborative environment

Job summary

North American Controls, Inc. in Michigan seeks a Lead Engineer to oversee mechanical systems for defense platforms, including fluid power and actuation components.

You will lead design efforts, generate 2D/3D models, and provide shop-floor support while interfacing with customers and cross-functional teams. Requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 5+ years in mechanical design, strong problem-solving, and proficiency in CAD/FEA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Minimum five years' experience with mechanical systems.
• Strong technical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to develop, execute, and follow-through on engineering plans.
• Organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present technical data, including formal reports for customer approval.
• Create 2D assembly drawings with GD&T.
• Review and create 3D component and assembly models.
• Provide shop floor technical support to production, QA, and testing.
• Perform failure/root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Lead internal design reviews prior to release.
• Develop and manage activity schedules with critical path mitigation.
• Communicate design drivers to non-technical audiences.

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Documentation & reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

FEA software

Job description

North American Controls, Inc. in Michigan seeks a Lead Engineer to oversee mechanical systems for defense platforms, including fluid power and actuation components.

You will lead design efforts, generate 2D/3D models, and provide shop-floor support while interfacing with customers and cross-functional teams. Requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 5+ years in mechanical design, strong problem-solving, and proficiency in CAD/FEA.