Mechanical Engineer - Design, Lead Projects & PLC

Belt Power; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Belt Power seeks a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, implement, and support equipment, tooling, products, and manufacturing processes. You will turn concepts into practical solutions, lead projects from design through implementation, and collaborate across engineering, production, sales, and vendors.

You will work with PLC-controlled machinery and contribute to process improvement, quality, safety, and operational efficiency, while training operators and documenting procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable engineering discipline.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Ability to translate concepts into practical equipment solutions.
• Hands-on, practical engineering mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design production equipment, processes, tooling, and fixtures.
• Lead engineering projects from concept to installation and implementation.
• Create 3D models, drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems and identify root causes.
• Recommend and implement corrective actions and process improvements.
• Collaborate with vendors to evaluate equipment and support integration.
• Train operators and prepare clear instructions and supporting docs.

Skills

3D modeling

Project coordination

Hands-on problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Inventor

Solid Edge

Job description

Belt Power seeks a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, implement, and support equipment, tooling, products, and manufacturing processes. You will turn concepts into practical solutions, lead projects from design through implementation, and collaborate across engineering, production, sales, and vendors.

You will work with PLC-controlled machinery and contribute to process improvement, quality, safety, and operational efficiency, while training operators and documenting procedures.