Job Description

Location: New Hudson, Michigan (Onsite preferred | Hybrid flexibility based on business needs)
Job Type: Contract | 3–6 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

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of engineering design experience
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  Strong background in vehicle systems or product design
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  Experience with full vehicle architecture and system interaction
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  Proficiency in Creo CAD
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  Experience with ANSYS or equivalent FEA tools
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  Hands-on knowledge of Windchill PLM
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  Strong skills in:
  • GD&T / ASME Y14.5
  • Drawing release and detailing
  • Sheet metal design
  • Structural component design
  • Design for manufacturability
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  Strong technical writing and communication skills
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  Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)