Senior Product Designer - Mechanical CAD & PLM

Jost International; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JOST International is seeking a Product Designer to develop high-precision 3D models and detailed drawings from sketches and customer layouts. You will drive design quality, adhere to ASME standards, and support cross-functional teams across manufacturing, quality, and sales.

The role requires strong Creo skills, PLM and ERP experience, and the ability to lead design work with minimal supervision. Some travel is possible, and familiarity with DFMEA/APQP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in mechanical design with attention to detail.
• Strong 3D modeling skills; Creo proficiency highly desired.
• Experience with PLM (Pro.File) and SAP (ERP) preferred.
• Knowledge of ASME standards and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Create and improve product designs using PTC Creo, converting sketches and customer layouts into detailed 3D models and drawings.
• Produce high-quality work with high attention to detail, meeting JOST standards without constant review.
• Interpret and follow ASME standards and company design procedures.
• Analyze and determine proper tolerance stack‑up with GD&T for functional assembly, durability and safety.
• Participate in R&D projects to enhance existing product lines and support innovation.
• Utilize Pro.File PLM for product lifecycles, ensuring design data and revisions are controlled.
• Process and release engineering data within SAP to support manufacturing and procurement.
• Provide technical assistance to engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales as needed.
• Some limited travel may be required.
• Act as primary engineering contact for external vendors and internal departments.
• Perform technical peer reviews of drawings and BOM for accuracy and alignment.

Skills

3D modelling

GD&T

Attention to detail

Mechanical design

Creo proficiency

Leadership

Education

Associate degree in design/drafting

Tools

PTC Creo

Pro.File PLM

SAP ERP

Job description

JOST International is seeking a Product Designer to develop high-precision 3D models and detailed drawings from sketches and customer layouts. You will drive design quality, adhere to ASME standards, and support cross-functional teams across manufacturing, quality, and sales.

The role requires strong Creo skills, PLM and ERP experience, and the ability to lead design work with minimal supervision. Some travel is possible, and familiarity with DFMEA/APQP is a plus.