Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Systematic Business Consulting; Michigan; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Michigan is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer. This role involves designing new machinery and improving existing designs within an innovative team. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering and 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or similar fields. Strong CAD skills are essential. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience working with specialized tooling is a plus.
• 3+ years of mechanical engineering experience required.

Responsibilities

• Design new machines, tooling, and automation systems.
• Modify existing machinery for new product requirements.
• Apply GD&T to ensure accurate part processing.

Skills

3D CAD software design

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Collaboration with manufacturing teams

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

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Systematic Business Consulting provided pay range

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

🌟 Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer | Central Michigan | Industrial Machinery Design & Manufacturing

A rapidly growing company specializing in industrial machinery design and manufacturing is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to join their high-performing engineering team in Central Michigan. This role offers the opportunity to design complex machinery, tooling, automation systems, and custom solutions used in advanced industrial applications—where creativity, real-world experience, and hands‑on engineering excellence truly matter.

As a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in developing new machinery, improving existing designs, and creating tooling solutions that support high-performance manufacturing operations. You’ll work with a motivated, collaborative team focused on delivering innovative products at a global scale.

Key responsibilities include:

• 🏗️ Design new machines, tooling, and automation systems used to process precision components.
• 🔧 Modify existing machinery to support new product requirements or reduce manufacturing costs.
• 📐 Apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) to ensure accurate, repeatable part processing.
• 🧰 Design custom tooling and fixtures for production equipment.
• 🧠 Identify and implement industry best practices to enhance machine performance and manufacturability.
• 🧩 Apply practical, real-world engineering experience to solve daily technical challenges.
• 🎓 Utilize experience‑based engineering judgment—5+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 🛠️ Bring familiarity with specialized tooling (preferred but not required).
• 📅 Manage multiple priorities with strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• 🤝 Collaborate cross‑functionally with manufacturing, engineering, and production teams.

Required:

• 🎓 Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 🏭 3+ years of mechanical engineering experience or similar technical vocation.
• 🖥️ 3+ years designing machinery or tooling using 3D CAD software.
• 📐 3+ years of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office experience.
• 📊 3+ years working with ERP systems in an engineering or manufacturing environment.

Preferred:

• 🧰 Experience designing tooling or industrial machinery.
• 🛠️ Exposure to specialized tooling processes and related equipment.
• 🎓 Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) background preferred for hands‑on engineering applications.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Design and Engineering

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

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401(k)

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