Mechanical Engineer

Direct Recruiters, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Recruiters, Inc. is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of custom mechanical systems from concept through manufacturing and customer acceptance.

Candidates should have a strong background in industrial automation, material handling, machine tools, or custom machinery; 5+ years of mechanical design experience; solid 3D CAD skills with SolidWorks; experience with GD&T and PLM/PDM systems; and proven cross-functional collaboration across

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical design experience in automation, material handling, machine tools, or custom machinery.
• Lead mechanical designs from concept through manufacturing release.
• Advanced 3D CAD skills; SolidWorks preferred.
• Develop layouts, detailed drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Strong knowledge and application of GD&T.
• Experience with PDM/PLM systems and engineering change management.
• Work closely with Project Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Service.
• Support design reviews, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical designs from concept through manufacturing release.
• Develop layouts and detailed drawings and create BOMs.
• Collaborate with PM, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Service teams.
• Support design reviews, installation, and customer acceptance testing.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

GD&T

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM/PLM systems

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

We’re seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of custom mechanical systems from initial concept through manufacturing and customer acceptance. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in industrial automation, material handling, machine tools, or custom machinery who enjoys owning complex designs and collaborating across engineering and manufacturing teams.

• 5+ years of mechanical design experience in automation, material handling, machine tools, or custom machinery

• Lead mechanical designs from concept through manufacturing release

• Advanced 3D CAD skills; SolidWorks preferred

• Develop layouts, detailed drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs)

• Strong knowledge and application of GD&T

• Experience with PDM/PLM systems and engineering change management

• Work closely with Project Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Service

• Support design reviews, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer acceptance