Senior Mechanical Designer

Aegis Worldwide; Michigan; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing company is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Designer to manage design engineering projects in the Metro Detroit area. This direct hire position involves overseeing mechanical design planning, ensuring compliance with specifications, and collaborating with department supervisors. Candidates should have a technical diploma, preferably an engineering degree, and at least 5 years of management experience in design engineering. Proficiency in CAD software like Catia and SolidWorks is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of management experience in design engineering role.
• P.Eng designation and PMP Designation are assets.

Responsibilities

• Manage design engineering projects and support planning and development.
• Oversee mechanical design planning and implementation.
• Ensure compliance with specifications and job order requirements.
• Generate conceptual designs for assigned projects.
• Collaborate with department supervisors on design feasibility.

Skills

Mechanical design proficiency

Project management

Problem-solving capabilities

Collaboration

Education

Technical diploma

Engineering degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Catia CAD

SolidWorks CAD

Microsoft Office Software

MS Project

MS Visio

Job description

A prominent manufacturing company in the Metro Detroit area is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Designer to join their team. This is a direct hire position! The Senior Mechanical Designer is responsible for managing design engineering projects and supporting the planning and development of design capacities and capabilities at the company. This role involves overseeing mechanical design planning and implementation, ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, and job order requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate mechanical design planning and implementation, ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, and job order requirements
• Create final designs of proposed drawings, checking dimensions, sizes, equipment lists, and specifications utilizing CAD software
• Provide expertise and guidance in identifying, analyzing, and resolving mechanical design problems
• Generate conceptual designs for assigned projects
• Maintain up-to-date mechanical engineering knowledge and stay informed about industry trends and best practices
• Collaborate with department supervisors to ensure the feasibility of designs and available resources to support them
• Direct, review, and approve project designs and manufacturing process planning
• Support the improvement of manufacturing capabilities and capacities
• Conduct designer performance reviews in accordance with HR policies
• Consult with clients to prepare project specifications
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Requirements: Technical diploma with a minimum of five years of management experience in a design engineering role.
• Preferred Education: Engineering degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering. P.Eng designation and PMP Designation are assets.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in a related role.

Additional Skills/Software

• Experience with automotive interior manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with automation and Robotics integration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software.
• CAD software proficiency, including Catia CAD and SolidWorks CAD.
• Experience with MS Project and MS Visio.