Mechanical Design - Project Leader

HTI Cybernetics, Inc.; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HTI Cybernetics, Inc. in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a Mechanical Design Project Leader to drive multiple design projects and lead NX-based 3D teams, focusing on ergonomic and automated tooling.

The role requires conducting customer design reviews and ensuring drawings reflect builds and non-conformances, with strong focus on safety and compliance. You will analyze as‑built tool design information, prepare update plans, create field sketches, and coordinate with vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of experience or education in mechanical 3D solid modeling and design experience.
• Proficiency in NX design software.
• Prefer experience with Data Management, Vis-Mock up and/or Teamcenter.
• Prefer experience in Automotive Tooling required, preferably Final Line / Trim Chassis Final (General Assembly).
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Attend customer, vendor, and internal reviews.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Works as a team player with other departments.
• Understands and follows safety & environmental regulations and identifies safety/environmental concerns.
• Must have basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams on multiple projects of moderately complex scope.
• Oversee customer design review meetings.
• Complete 3-D designs and assemblies for a variety of ergonomic and automated tools using NX software.
• Analyze as-built tool design information and prepare design update plans.
• Ensure all as builds and non-conformances are updated on drawings.
• Create field sketches and layouts.
• Understand customer needs, apply technical knowledge to identify process requirements, recommend, and implement custom engineered solutions.
• Facilitates FMEA's/ERGO's at rough sketch and forty percent design completion phases.
• Fills out or reviews control line-up forms per designated project.
• Demonstrate Engineering professionalism in all activities and provide efficient service to customers.
• Must understand customer design and safety standards, build specifications, and deliverable requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D modeling

NX design software

Data Management

Vis-Mock Up

Teamcenter

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team player

Education

10 years mechanical design experience

Tools

NX

Data Management

Vis-Mock up

Teamcenter

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Mechanical Design

Project Leader

Onsite Position in Sterling Heights, MI

Since 1983, HTI Cybernetics® has provided intelligent manufacturing solutions that support and enhance production, including automation systems, material handling solutions, assembly tooling, and collaborative robotics. These solutions are built on a solid foundation of proven expertise, advanced technology, and an unwavering commitment to our customers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES MECHANICAL DESIGN PROJECT LEADER:

• Lead design teams on multiple projects of moderately complex scope.
• Oversee customer design review meetings.
• Complete 3-D designs and assemblies for a variety of ergonomic and automated tools using NX software.
• Analyze as-built tool design information and prepare design update plans.
• Ensure all as builds and non-conformances are updated on drawings.
• Create field sketches and layouts.
• Understand customer needs, apply technical knowledge to identify process requirements, recommend, and implement custom engineered solutions.
• Facilitates FMEA's/ERGO's at rough sketch and forty percent design completion phases.
• Fills out or reviews control line-up forms per designated project.
• Demonstrate Engineering professionalism in all activities and provide efficient service to customers.
• Must understand customer design and safety standards, build specifications, and deliverable requirements.

Work Hours:

40 - 50 hours per week, with overtime paid after 40 hours

Flexible start time between 6:00am to 8:00am

Requirements

EDUCATION / SKILLS / MECHANICAL DESIGN PROJECT LEADER

• Ten (10) years of experience or education in mechanical 3D solid modeling and design experience
• Proficiency in NX design software
• Prefer experience with the following software: Data Management, Vis-Mock up and/or Teamcenter.
• Prefer experience in Automotive Tooling required, preferably Final Line / Trim Chassis Final (General Assembly).
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Attend customer, vendor, and internal reviews.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Works as a team player with other departments.
• Understands and follows safety & environmental regulations and identifies safety/environmental concerns.
• Must have basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office.