Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: New Hudson Michigan (Onsite preferred Hybrid flexibility based on business needs)
Job Type: Contract 36 Months
Start Date: ASAP
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required

Join a fast-paced engineering team supporting vehicle and product system design development and validation. This role is ideal for a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer with 3 years of experience in Creo ANSYS/FEA GD&T structures and full vehicle integration. The ideal candidate brings strong CAD design analytical problem-solving technical documentation and cross-functional collaboration skills in an automotive aerospace or advanced vehicle environment.

This opportunity offers exposure to system-level design packaging test development manufacturing support and customer issue resolution making it highly attractive to engineers who enjoy working across the full product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop vehicle systems structural components and mechanical assemblies
• Create 3D parametric CAD models and component packaging layouts using Creo
• Perform linear static FEA using ANSYS to optimize design performance and structural integrity
• Generate technical drawings detailing packages and GD&T documentation per ASME Y14.5
• Develop and execute DVP&R test plans validation methods and reporting
• Support system physics modeling characterization and design verification
• Prepare technical specifications engineering reports and project status updates
• Support prototype builds technicians and shop teams during development activities
• Resolve engineering issues through mechanical analysis CAE and structured problem-solving
• Respond to ECRs manufacturing questions and product improvement requests
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing validation program management and customer teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Automotive Engineering or related field
• 3 years of engineering design experience
• Strong background in vehicle systems or product design
• Experience with full vehicle architecture and system interaction
• Proficiency in Creo CAD
• Experience with ANSYS or equivalent FEA tools
• Hands-on knowledge of Windchill PLM
• Strong skills in:
  • GD&T / ASME Y14.5
  • Drawing release and detailing
  • Sheet metal design
  • Structural component design
  • Design for manufacturability
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint Project)