Senior Mechanical Engineer

Blue Chip Talent
, in partnership with a leading advanced mobility organization, is seeking a skilled Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Electric Motors
. This role is responsible for developing electric motor components and sub-systems, creating detailed CAD models and drawings, and supporting prototypes through production activities. The position plays a key role in design validation, supplier collaboration, and product development within a fast-paced engineering environment.

• Design mechanical sub-systems and components for electric motor assemblies
• Create and revise detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings at the component and sub-system level
• Review engineering drawings for accuracy, completeness, and manufacturability
• Perform analytical calculations and FEA to validate design performance and structural integrity
• Develop technical documentation, including assembly instructions, specifications, and validation plans
• Design tooling and fixtures to support prototype builds and testing activities
• Partner with suppliers to conduct DFM and DFA reviews and resolve technical issues
• Support prototype builds, laboratory testing, and validation activities
• Contribute to DFMEA, PFMEA, and DVP&R documentation
• Travel as needed to support supplier reviews, build events, and issue resolution

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience supporting complex electro-mechanical systems
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling; experience with CATIA preferred
• Working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Experience conducting linear and radial tolerance stack-up analyses
• Ability to perform structural hand calculations and preliminary FEA
• Experience supporting DFM, DFA, DFMEA, PFMEA, and DVP&R processes
• Hands-on experience supporting prototype validation and lab-based testing
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes and materials selection
• Experience developing prototype tooling and assembly fixtures
• Experience supporting supplier technical reviews and acceptance criteria validation
• Experience leading structured root cause analysis investigations

Blue Chip Talent is an award-winning and woman-owned talent solutions provider based out of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For over 30 years, we’ve specialized in IT, Engineering, and Professional Services staffing—now serving clients in 37 states and counting. We connect the market's elite talent with top employers, pairing exceptional white-glove service with proven hiring results to drive innovation and fuel growth. We offer industry-leading benefits options and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values merit-based recruitment centered around technical ability, skillset, and alignment with our employing partners.