Mechanical Applications Engineer - Custom Machinery

Connect-Force; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect-Force is seeking a Mechanical Applications Engineer for its Southeast Michigan operations. The role focuses on turning customer requirements into custom machinery, leveraging mechanical engineering knowledge, manufacturing processes, and technical estimating.

You will influence projects from the earliest stages, helping define equipment, processes, and solutions to meet customer expectations through cross-functional collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in mechanical/manufacturing/applications engineering or related technical role.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and specifications.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, machining, automation, or custom machinery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts with customers and internal teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Collaborative in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Review customer RFQs, technical specifications, engineering drawings, and manufacturing requirements.
• Develop technical proposals and equipment quotations for custom machinery and manufacturing solutions.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, machine capabilities, tooling requirements, and production considerations.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, controls engineering, sales, and manufacturing teams to develop practical equipment solutions.
• Assist with estimating equipment costs, project requirements, and anticipated manufacturing timelines.
• Identify technical challenges and recommend solutions that improve efficiency, quality, and overall equipment performance.
• Communicate with customers and internal stakeholders to clarify project specifications and technical expectations.
• Support preliminary equipment concepts and manufacturing process development.
• Ensure proposals accurately reflect technical requirements, project scope, and customer expectations.
• Participate in technical discussions throughout the proposal and project development process.

Skills

3+ years experience

Mechanical aptitude

Engineering drawings interpretation

Manufacturing processes

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Connect-Force is seeking a Mechanical Applications Engineer for its Southeast Michigan operations. The role focuses on turning customer requirements into custom machinery, leveraging mechanical engineering knowledge, manufacturing processes, and technical estimating.

You will influence projects from the earliest stages, helping define equipment, processes, and solutions to meet customer expectations through cross-functional collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams.