Mechanical Design Engineer II

ROUSH; Allen Park, Northern (MI, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Earned Sick Time

STD

LTD

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

More

Job summary

ROUSH is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer II in Allen Park, MI, to join the Vehicle Engineering team. You will translate customer needs into design requirements, and evolve mechanical systems from concept to prototype, while leading CAD efforts and mentoring teammates.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 2+ years in automotive/aerospace, and strong skills in design analysis, DFMEA, DVP&R, DFM, and FEA. Collaboration and hands-on work are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of automotive/aerospace/related industry experience.
• Experience with design analysis and CAD-driven development.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer needs into design requirements and feasible concepts.
• Design and evolve mechanical systems from concept to prototype.
• Manage CAD resources to develop 3D models and 2D prints.
• Conduct hardware development tasks including testing.
• Document and report status to customers and internally.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to team members.
• Hands-on work in a mechanical environment.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Mechanical design

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DFMEA

DVP&R

DFM

FEA

CAD software

Job description

We work alongside the best and brightest to do incredibly cool things you wouldn't believe. At Roush, you're part of building the future. Are you someone that has a passion for providing innovated solutions to complex challenges? Do you want to work someplace where creativity and new ideas are encouraged? If so, then keep reading.

We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage.

Roush has an immediate need within our Vehicle Engineering department for a Mechanical Design Engineer II to join our team. The Mechanical Design Engineer II is a broad role that requires working on a variety of engineering programs. The role works on projects for large and small customers to meet the customers' timelines. The Mechanical Design Engineer II works in a team environment to understand each customer’s unique needs and mentors and oversees team member’s technical deliverables to ensure Roush and customer standards are met.

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will:

• Translate customer needs to design requirements and to feasible design concepts and apply relevant engineering analysis to design components and subsystems
• Design and evolve mechanical systems from concept to prototype level
• Manage CAD resources to develop 3D models and 2D prints
• Conduct hardware development tasks including testing
• Utilize Computer Aided Engineering resources to validate designs analytically
• Document & report status internally and externally to customers
• Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, and technical support to team members
• Work hands-on in a mechanical environment

To be considered for as a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience in automotive, aerospace, or related industry experience
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical systems, specifically modern powertrain operation (both ICE
  and EV systems), and a strong interest in all things mechanical
• Hands‑on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Ability to provide solutions to complex problems outside your comfort zone in a timely and cost‑effective manner
• Experienced and skilled in the development, use and maintenance of DFMEAs (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis), DVP&Rs (Design Verification Plan & Reports/Failure Mode), DFM (Design for Manufacturing), and FEA (Finite Element Analysis)
• Ability to work on multiple programs at once
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Superb verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical data to various audiences
• Able to perform effectively in a team environment

A successful Mechanical Design Engineer may also have:

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Simulation experience (FEA, physics‑based modeling or similar)
• Hands‑on ICE, hybrid and/or electric vehicle development experience

Our full-time benefits include:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• earned sick time
• STD
• LTD
• 401K
• tuition reimbursement
• paid vacation
• paid holidays
• more

Roush is an EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

If you need a reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at [phone].