Mechanical Applications Engineer — Custom Machinery Solutions

Connect-Force; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect-Force is seeking a Mechanical Applications Engineer to join its engineering team in Southeast Michigan for a full-time, on-site role focused on translating customer requirements into real-world custom machinery solutions. You will review RFQs, develop technical proposals, and collaborate with design, controls, sales, and manufacturing teams to deliver practical equipment and timelines.

This position emphasizes hands-on development, process evaluation, cost estimation, and effective

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, applications engineering, or a related technical role.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, machining, automation, or custom machinery.

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

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical thinking

Customer communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Connect-Force is seeking a Mechanical Applications Engineer to join its engineering team in Southeast Michigan for a full-time, on-site role focused on translating customer requirements into real-world custom machinery solutions. You will review RFQs, develop technical proposals, and collaborate with design, controls, sales, and manufacturing teams to deliver practical equipment and timelines.

This position emphasizes hands-on development, process evaluation, cost estimation, and effective