Senior Mechanical Designer

A prominent manufacturing company in the Metro Detroit area is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Designer to join their team. This is a direct hire position! The Senior Mechanical Designer is responsible for managing design engineering projects and supporting the planning and development of design capacities and capabilities at the company. This role involves overseeing mechanical design planning and implementation, ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, and job order requirements.

• Direct and coordinate mechanical design planning and implementation, ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, and job order requirements
• Create final designs of proposed drawings, checking dimensions, sizes, equipment lists, and specifications utilizing CAD software
• Provide expertise and guidance in identifying, analyzing, and resolving mechanical design problems
• Generate conceptual designs for assigned projects
• Maintain up-to-date mechanical engineering knowledge and stay informed about industry trends and best practices
• Collaborate with department supervisors to ensure the feasibility of designs and available resources to support them
• Direct, review, and approve project designs and manufacturing process planning
• Support the improvement of manufacturing capabilities and capacities
• Conduct designer performance reviews in accordance with HR policies
• Consult with clients to prepare project specifications
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

• Minimum
  
  Education Requirements:
  
  Technical diploma with a minimum of five years of management experience in a design engineering role.
• Preferred Education:
  
  Engineering degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering. P.Eng designation and PMP Designation are assets.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 5 years in a related role.

• Experience with automotive interior manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with automation and Robotics integration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software.
• CAD software proficiency, including Catia CAD and Solid Works CAD.
• Experience with MS Project and MS Visio.