Mechanical Design Engineer
Lake Orion, MI
Mechanical Design Engineer
Hands-on design of automation equipment and BIW tooling using CATIA, from concept through installation, with prototype, validation, and launch support. Requires a bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, about 10 years’ experience, and advanced CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE CATIA.
Mechanical Engineer - Automation & Tooling (CATIA)
Location: Lake Orion, MI
Position Overview
We are seeking experienced Mechanical Engineers to support the design and development of automation equipment and BIW tooling for a major automotive manufacturing program. This role is ideal for engineers with a strong mechanical design background, extensive CATIA experience, and knowledge of body-in-white (BIW) tooling and automated assembly systems.
This is a hands-on engineering position working closely with cross-functional teams to design, validate, and support custom automation equipment from concept through installation.
Responsibilities
Location: Lake Orion, MI
Position Overview
We are seeking experienced Mechanical Engineers to support the design and development of automation equipment and BIW tooling for a major automotive manufacturing program. This role is ideal for engineers with a strong mechanical design background, extensive CATIA experience, and knowledge of body-in-white (BIW) tooling and automated assembly systems.
This is a hands-on engineering position working closely with cross-functional teams to design, validate, and support custom automation equipment from concept through installation.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanical systems, tooling, and automation equipment using CATIA.
- Create 3D models, detailed manufacturing drawings, and engineering documentation.
- Develop innovative design concepts for automated assembly and manufacturing systems.
- Perform engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, and design validation.
- Support prototype builds, testing, and equipment validation.
- Collaborate with controls, electrical, manufacturing, and project engineering teams.
- Work with suppliers and vendors to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet project requirements.
- Review drawings, BOMs, and specifications for accuracy and quality.
- Track engineering changes and maintain project documentation throughout the design lifecycle.
- Support equipment installation, launch activities, and engineering changes as required.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Approximately 10 years of mechanical design experience.
- Advanced proficiency with CATIA and 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA.
- Strong experience designing BIW tooling.
- Understanding of GD&T, manufacturing processes, and machine design.
- Experience designing automation equipment, tooling, or general assembly systems.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Automotive manufacturing experience.
- Experience supporting Honda or other OEM design standards.
- Knowledge of automated assembly systems and industrial manufacturing.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Standard schedule of 40-45 hours per week.
- Overtime available, with workloads reaching 50-55 hours per week during installation and launch.