Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Complex Machinery

HS Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

HS Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer - Level 3 to lead the design of medium to large machines, producing manufacturable drawings via SolidWorks. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform simulations and risk assessments, and guide junior engineers while ensuring compliance with standards.

The role emphasizes strong CAD skills, metals knowledge, and effective communication to manage timelines and budgets in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Mechatronics or similar engineering track.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in SolidWorks design software.
• Advanced proficiency in small machine design.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in medium and large machine design.
• Intermediate to advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have advanced knowledge in advanced CAD techniques.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Intermediate knowledge of metals and varied materials

Responsibilities

• Manage time efficiently and continually improve personal work ethic.
• Practice and encourage safety-conscious build processes.
• Work cooperatively and jointly within a team to provide quality products.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward customers and team members.
• Work with cross-functional team to complete projects on time while meeting planned budget.
• Communicate with team members, management, and customers regarding job progress and identify potential issues.
• Understanding of machine design theory and make accurate calculations.
• Practice and encourage safety-conscious design processes.
• Provide guidance to less experienced engineers on the team.
• Collaborate with team leaders and management in project decision-making.
• Complete simulations and risk assessments as assigned.
• Provide designs that are manufacturable, accurate, meet project scope, and will work with departments in the plant to ensure work conveys correct information and is error free.
• Develop bills of material.
• Lead design of medium to large sized machines.
• Use SolidWorks software to produce drawings from sketches, existing drawings, images, & other forms of communication.
• Apply standard drafting/design principles and theories to complete assignments.
• Work closely with Design Manager & Engineers to ensure a coordinated design.
• Draft engineering notes, specifications, rough sketches and formalizes them into working drawings.
• Utilize technical manuals to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable standards and codes.
• May perform other duties as assigned or required.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Product Design

Mechatronics or similar engineering track

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD techniques

Job description

HS Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer - Level 3 to lead the design of medium to large machines, producing manufacturable drawings via SolidWorks. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform simulations and risk assessments, and guide junior engineers while ensuring compliance with standards.

The role emphasizes strong CAD skills, metals knowledge, and effective communication to manage timelines and budgets in a manufacturing environment.