Design Engineer III

Design Engineer III

Location:

New Hudson, MI 48165 Pay Rate:$73.00–$78.57 per hour

Employment Type:

Contract Contract Length:
Approximately three months

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week Core

Hours:

8:00 AM–4:30 PM Work Arrangement:
Onsite, with the possibility of a hybrid schedule Interview Process:
Microsoft Teams video interview followed by an onsite interview

Our client is seeking an experienced Design Engineer III to lead mechanical product and system design initiatives from initial concept development through detailed drawing execution. This senior-level position will focus on mechanical system design, advanced CAD modeling, structural analysis, and system-level engineering. The Design Engineer III will provide technical direction to a small engineering team, guide less-experienced engineers, and serve as a primary technical contact for customers when required.

• Lead the design and development of vehicle, mechanical product, and system components.
• Provide system-level design leadership and technical direction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Guide lower-level engineers and review their technical work.
• Create system physics models and characterize mechanical performance.
• Develop CAD concepts, components, assemblies, and packaging layouts.
• Design structural components, including frames, brackets, and subframes.
• Apply linear-static finite element analysis to evaluate and optimize designs.
• Use ANSYS Mechanical Workbench to conduct structural analyses.
• Develop detailed engineering drawings using ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
• Support technical decisions through modeling, simulation, and engineering analysis.
• Prepare and present project status reports, technical findings, and design recommendations.
• Develop testing plans, procedures, and reports, including DVP&R documentation.
• Support and resolve customer issues using mechanical, analytical, CAE, and project management expertise.
• Prepare technical specifications for engineering, manufacturing, and testing activities.
• Develop testing methods and procedures.
• Support technicians and manufacturing teams during prototype and product builds.
• Respond to engineering change requests and resolve design-related questions.
• Evaluate technical alternatives and recommend effective engineering solutions.
• Serve as a primary system-level contact for customers when required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least eight years of professional engineering experience.
• Advanced parametric 3D CAD modeling experience using Creo, Siemens NX, and/or CATIA.
• Strong hands‑on experience using ANSYS Mechanical Workbench.
• Experience conducting structural analysis and linear‑static finite element analysis.
• Experience designing structural components such as frames, brackets, or subframes.
• Experience leading technical projects or directing the work of other engineers.
• Strong knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
• Experience creating detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong mechanical design, analytical, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and customer‑facing communication skills.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and commitment to quality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

• Advanced proficiency with Creo, Siemens NX, or CATIA.
• Advanced ANSYS Mechanical and structural simulation experience.
• Experience with Design for Additive Manufacturing.
• Experience using Windchill or another…