Senior Mechanical Engineer - Automation Systems Lead

Axis Automation; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Customer and vendor exposure

Job summary

Axis Automation in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, integrate, and validate turnkey automation systems. You will partner with project managers, controls engineers, and vendors to translate complex drawings into robust, scalable solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in mechanical design and automation, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks), GD&T expertise, and leadership to guide cross‑functional teams through the full project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required or preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in mechanical design and automation engineering.
• Strong CAD skills, with SolidWorks preferred.
• Solid understanding of GD&T and manufacturing processes.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance complex equipment layouts and automation systems using SolidWorks CAD.
• Lead projects of varying scope, managing cross-functional teams, budgets, and timelines.
• Collaborate with Process/Cost Engineers to optimize designs for cost and efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to customer specifications and Axis standards.
• Conduct technical design reviews and present strategies to customers and executives.
• Provide guidance during integration, testing, and validation.
• Drive continuous process improvements through metrics and feedback.
• Build relationships with external vendors to coordinate resources.
• Deliver on critical tasks assigned by the Mechanical Engineering Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

GD&T

Excel

Word

Job description

Axis Automation in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, integrate, and validate turnkey automation systems. You will partner with project managers, controls engineers, and vendors to translate complex drawings into robust, scalable solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in mechanical design and automation, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks), GD&T expertise, and leadership to guide cross‑functional teams through the full project lifecycle.