Mechanical Engineer - 27368

iMPact Business Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

iMPact Business Group is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop custom machinery and automation systems from concept through production. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, cost-effective equipment.

The role emphasizes 3D CAD modeling, BOM creation, and manufacturing documentation, with hands-on fabrication support and continuous improvement opportunities across diverse industrial applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of mechanical design experience with industrial equipment or automated systems.
• Proficiency with CAD software and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems and components for custom machinery and automated equipment.
• Develop 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and layouts.
• Create BOMs, design calculations, and manufacturing documentation.
• Translate project specifications into practical mechanical engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with electrical controls, project engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Support fabrication, assembly, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Conduct design reviews and ensure performance, cost, and scheduling requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, design efficiency, and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer | Custom Machinery & Automation

Take Your Mechanical Designs from Concept to Reality!

Our client is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop custom machinery, industrial equipment, and automation systems. This is an opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on problem-solving, innovative machine design, and seeing projects through from initial concept to final implementation.

You'll collaborate with mechanical, electrical controls, and manufacturing teams to develop reliable, cost-effective equipment while supporting fabrication, assembly, and startup.

Key Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems and components for custom machinery and automated equipment.


• Develop concepts, 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and component layouts.


• Create bills of materials (BOMs), design calculations, and manufacturing documentation.


• Translate project specifications into practical mechanical engineering solutions.


• Collaborate with electrical controls, project engineering, and manufacturing teams.


• Support equipment fabrication, assembly, troubleshooting, and commissioning.


• Conduct design reviews and ensure projects meet performance, quality, cost, and schedule requirements.


• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, design efficiency, and manufacturing processes.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.


• 2+ years of mechanical design experience with industrial equipment, custom machinery, or automated systems.


• Proficiency with CAD software and engineering documentation.


• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles.


• Ability to develop and interpret detailed engineering drawings.


• Strong technical problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Custom machine building or industrial automation.


• Pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical motion systems.


• Hands-on fabrication, machine assembly, or equipment integration.


• Collaboration with electrical controls engineers.


• Continuous improvement or lean manufacturing.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on customized machinery and automation projects.


• Take designs from initial concept through real-world implementation.


• Collaborate with experienced engineering and manufacturing teams.


• Gain exposure to a variety of industrial applications and advanced manufacturing technologies.


• Opportunities for technical development and career growth.

Ready to put your mechanical design skills to work on custom machinery and automation projects?