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Design Engineer - Holt Area

the pivot group

Holt, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75,000–$114,000 Per Year
SKILLS
3D Modeling, Analysis Skills, AutoCAD, Automation, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CATIA CAD, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Channel Strategies, Design for Assembly (DFA), Documentation, Engineering Drawing, Finite Element Analysis, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Industrial Design, Industry Standards, Injection Molding, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Metal Manufacturing, Product Design, Product Development, Product Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, R Programming Language, Research & Development (R&D), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Simulation, SolidWorks, Technical/Engineering Design
LOCATION
Holt, MI
POSTED
2 days ago
Job Description:

Design Engineer | Holt, MI

Salary Range: $75,000 - $114,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated 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 career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Holt, seeking experienced Design Engineers to strengthen their teams.

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 Holt 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

  • Designs and develops new products and product improvements.
  • Creates detailed 3D models and 2D engineering drawings.
  • Conducts design reviews and implements feedback.
  • Performs finite element analysis (FEA) to validate designs.
  • Collaborates with manufacturing to ensure design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA).
  • Investigates and resolves product design-related issues.
  • Selects appropriate materials and manufacturing processes.
  • Develops and maintains engineering documentation.
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).
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining).
  • Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
  • Knowledge of material properties and selection for various applications.
Bonus Qualifications
  • Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles.
  • Proficiency in simulation and analysis tools (e.g., FEA, CFD) to validate designs.
  • Familiarity with relevant industry standards and certifications (e.g., ISO, ASTM).
  • Demonstrated ability to utilize CAD automation and scripting for increased efficiency.
  • Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.


Job Titles That Should Apply

Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Product Design Engineer, CAD Engineer, R&D Design Engineer, Senior Design Engineer, Engineering Designer, Design and Development Engineer, Mechanical Engineer (Design), Design Specialist

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
• 3D
• Support
• Product Design
• Development
• Analysis
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• SolidWorks
• Recruiting
• Compensation
• Reviews
• Mechanical Engineering
• R
• Manufacturing
• Automation
• AutoCAD
• Materials
• Preparation
• Software
• Documentation
• Design
• Engineering
• Management

Salary Package:
$ 75,000.00 - 114,000.00 (US Dollar)

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