JOB DESCRIPTION Location: Lake Orion, MI Interview Process: 1-hour onsite interview We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and development of automation and general assembly systems. This role requires a strong background in mechanical design, hands-on engineering, and collaboration within cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Plan, conceptualize, and create mechanical designs for new products and automation systems Develop testing processes and perform testing and validation of new designs Generate working prototypes for beta testing and customer demonstrations Perform engineering calculations to support design development Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications using CAD software Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams including electrical, controls, and manufacturing Work closely with vendors and contractors to support design execution and implementation Maintain detailed documentation throughout the project lifecycle to track development and design changes Ensure project timelines are met and projects remain within budget Required Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field) or equivalent practical experience Approximately 10 years of mechanical design experience Proficiency in NX (Siemens NX preferred) Strong understanding of GD&T and manufacturing processes Experience designing mechanical systems within automation or general assembly environments Preferred Industry Experience Automotive industry experience (Ford or similar OEMs preferred) Experience with general assembly or industrial automation systems
Start Date - End Date:
Aug 17, 2026 Jan 25, 2027
Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Lake Orion, MI
Skills
Assembly Equipmentunmatched
Automationunmatched
Automation Systemsunmatched
Automotive Industryunmatched
Beta Test/Releaseunmatched
Budget Managementunmatched
CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Softwareunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Design Servicesunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Mechanical Designunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
Process Developmentunmatched
Product Demonstrationunmatched
Product Designunmatched
Project Lifecycleunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Prototypingunmatched
Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
Siemens PLM Software NX (fka UGS NX)unmatched
Software Specificationunmatched
Technical Drawingunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
Testingunmatched
Validation Testingunmatched
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