Supervisor, Mechanical Design

The Paslin Company; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Paslin is seeking a Mechanical Design Supervisor to lead the design team in developing automated and manual fixtures for Body-In-White applications, with a focus on Resistance Welding. The role emphasizes 3D solid modeling and collaborative leadership to ensure on-time project deliveries.

The candidate will oversee a team of engineers, coordinate design reviews, and ensure compliance with safety and company policies while supporting site installation teams as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical design experience with Body-In-White weld fixtures (Resistance or MIG).
• Experience leading technical professionals and teams.
• Proficient in Catia and Teamcenter.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage open issues related to design projects and report progress.
• Interpret project scope and manage internal and customer-driven changes.
• Develop new processes and tooling content to enhance design efficiency and release designs to processing.
• Supervise and support a team of technical professionals, allocating tasks and mentoring.
• Lead and mentor the design team, manage timecards, evaluations, and hiring processes.
• Coordinate team activities to align with customer and program specifications and assist planning.
• Provide engineering support to site installation teams, possibly weekends or outside regular hours.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office

Education

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Catia

Teamcenter

Job description

At Paslin we are all about engineering excellence, innovation and vertical manufacturing competence. Our commitment to quality and excellence is evident in every project we undertake. Our team is passionate about automation powered by innovation!

If you’re looking for a place where you can make a real impact, work with awesome people, and grow your career, you’ve come to the right spot. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical Design Supervisor to lead our design team in developing automated and manual fixtures for Body-In-White applications, with a focus on Resistance Welding. This role is critical in ensuring the successful execution of mechanical designs using 3D solid modeling tools, while fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage open issues related to design projects. Monitor project status and report progress through departmental documentation. Organize and lead customer design reviews and buyoffs.
• Interpret project scope and manage internal and customer-driven changes.
• Develop new processes and tooling content to enhance design efficiency. Release mechanical designs to processing and collaborate with manufacturing and process departments.
• Supervise and support a team of technical professionals, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and project timelines. Allocate tasks and responsibilities based on employee skill sets, project needs, and deadlines. Foster a collaborative and accountable work environment through regular check-ins, performance feedback, and mentorship.
• Lead and mentor the mechanical design team through effective communication, coaching, and development. Oversee the submission, accuracy, and approval of employee timecards in accordance with company policy. Support performance evaluations and participate in hiring processes. Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Coordinate team activities and ensure alignment with customer and program specifications. Assist the Mechanical Design Manager in planning and scheduling design activities.
• Provide Engineering support to site installation teams, which may require work on weekends or outside of regular business hours.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Associate degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design with Expertise in Body-In-White weld fixtures (Resistance or MIG)
• 5+ years of experience in leading technical professionals
• Proficient in Catia and Teamcenter
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment

This position operates in an office environment.

Work type & Expected hours of work:

Regularly works on-site at local Paslin location. Typical work schedules for this site are flexible around core business hours of 6am-430pm. This position is for regular, full-time work and may require coming in early, working late, or working on weekends to meet the needs of the business.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, and twist. Occasionally required to lift/push/pull up to 25lbs.

Direct Reports:

This position reports to the Mechanical Design Manager and has direct reports.

Travel:

This position may require occasional travel to customer sites or local travel to other Paslin locations.

What’s in It for You:

• Competitive pay and great benefits. Paslin offers a wide range of benefits including Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401k Match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Life Insurance.
• A chance to grow your skills and your career. Paslin believes in investing in people and offers a variety of development programs with excellent opportunities for individual growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement.
• A supportive, collaborative team and a fun, engaging work environment. Check out our company page on LinkedIn to learn more about our values and see how we give back to our community.

Paslin is an Equal Opportunity Employer: It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex (including pregnancy and conditions related to pregnancy), color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, weight, height, religion, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, AIDS, HIV, misdemeanor arrest record (not resulting in a conviction), military veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Paslin utilizes a consumer reporting agency to obtain consumer reports as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.