Repair Engineer Designer

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Full Time Professional St. Clair Shores, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition

Repair Engineer Designer

Non-Exempt

The Repair Engineer Designer is responsible for the reverse engineering, evaluation, and redesign of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder components to support repair operations. This role utilizes Solid Works and other engineering tools to develop accurate, production-ready drawings that meet company tolerances and customer specifications. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to recommend cost-effective, technically sound repair solutions that align with company quality and profitability objectives.

(Additional duties may be assigned as required.)

• Perform reverse engineering of custom hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and related components.
• Develop detailed 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings using Solid Works and/or AutoCAD.
• Apply company-documented tolerances and vendor-supplied dimensional data to ensure accuracy and manufacturability.
• Review job documentation and standard folders to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Evaluate component wear, damage, and failure modes to determine appropriate repair methods.
• Recommend repair processes that optimize cost, quality, and turnaround time.
• Approve and formally release drawings for production at assigned company locations.
• Collaborate with repair technicians, machinists, and operations personnel to support production needs.
• Operate material handling equipment as needed to move components and assemblies.
• Ensure adherence to company safety standards and quality procedures.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above, and below, are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Excel, Internet Explorer, Made2

Manage, AutoCAD, Solid Works, and Microsoft Outlook.

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design, or related technical field and/or two to four years of related engineering design or repair experience, or equivalent combination of education and hands- on technical experience.

• Proficiency in Solid Works (required).
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Made2
  
  Manage or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook).
• Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills.
• Understanding of machining processes and shop practices is preferred.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and…