Manufacturing Engineering Assistant

SLIPNOT; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Engineering Assistant in Detroit, Michigan. The role involves supporting the innovation engineer in designing and prototyping new products, emphasizing hands-on experimentation and technical drafting. A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is required, along with CAD software skills and a strong interest in manufacturing technologies. This role is ideal for recent graduates eager to engage in iterative product development within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in product design, prototyping and hands-on experimentation.
• Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing or production engineering.
• Comfortable working in an iterative, fast-moving product development environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist innovation engineer to design, prototype, and test new products.
• Explore innovative materials, production methods, and tooling solutions.
• Support pilot runs and prototype builds for new product designs.

Skills

Product design

Prototyping

Creative problem-solving

CAD software (AutoCAD or SolidWorks)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Job description

Base pay range

$56,000.00/yr - $71,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineering Assistant supports the innovation engineer in bringing new products from concept to reality by driving innovative manufacturing approaches, drafting and prototyping methods. This role is ideal for a recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering who is passionate about creating and improving products through hands-on experimentation, technical drafting, and advanced manufacturing techniques.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist innovation engineer to design, prototype, and test new products.
• Explore innovative materials, production methods, and tooling solutions to enhance product performance, functionality, and manufacturability.
• Support pilot runs and prototype builds to validate new product designs and manufacturing approaches.
• Create and refine CAD models, layouts, drafting documentation and schematics for new products and experimental production setups.
• Work with sales team to produce technical drawings for manufacturing and production teams.
• Collect and analyze data from prototype testing and small-scale production to inform design improvements and product iterations.
• Contribute to ideation sessions, product design reviews, and cross-functional innovation workshops.
• Assist in documenting product development experiments, prototype results, and lessons learned to accelerate future projects.
• Work closely with quality, sales and production teams to translate innovative ideas into scalable, manufacturable products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Strong interest in product design, prototyping and hands-on experimentation.
• Creative problem-solver with a curiosity for materials, manufacturing technologies and new product possibilities.
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD or SolidWorks).
• Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing or production engineering.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and engineering documentation.
• Comfortable working in an iterative, fast-moving product development environment.
• Flexible working outside normal work hours, as required.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Facilities Services