Design Engineer - Battle Creek Area

Job Description:

Design Engineer | Battle Creek, MI

Salary Range: $67,000 - $106,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for creating innovative product designs and solving engineering challenges? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Battle Creek seeking Design Engineers to lead and enhance their operations.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with manufacturing firms in Battle Creek that are seeking skilled Design Engineers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and are looking for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and design manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Utilize CAD software to create detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for new product designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design manufacturability and quality.
• Perform engineering calculations and simulations to validate design performance.
• Troubleshoot design-related production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Generate and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for designs.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in product design within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD).
• Demonstrated experience with DFM/DFA principles and their application.
• Strong understanding of various manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, machining).
• Experience with FEA simulations for design validation.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with DFM/DFA principles and their application in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in using FEA tools (e.g., Ansys, Abaqus) for design validation and optimization.
• Familiarity with various manufacturing processes beyond core expertise (e.g., injection molding, casting, welding).
• Knowledge of GD&T principles and their application in technical drawings.
• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) software.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Design Engineer, Product Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, CAD Design Engineer, Senior Design Engineer, Principal Design Engineer, R&D Design Engineer, Innovation Design Engineer, Industrial Design Engineer, Engineering Designer

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:
• Resume
• Offers
• Support
• Product Design
• Welding
• Technical Documentation
• Calculations
• Operations
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Corrective Actions
• SolidWorks
• Recruiting
• Compensation
• Validation
• Mechanical Engineering
• Optimization
• R
• Manufacturing
• Specifications
• AutoCAD
• Preparation
• Software
• Documentation
• Design
• Engineering
• Management

Salary Package:
$ 67,000.00 - 106,000.00 (US Dollar)