Mechanical Design Project Leader – Custom Automation / Machine Design

A leading international company with a facility in the Rochester Hills, MI area is currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Project Leader for a Long-Term opportunity with their growing engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer looking to take a leadership role in designing custom automated machinery while working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and customers throughout the entire project lifecycle.

This position offers excellent career growth, challenging engineering projects, competitive compensation, and long-term stability. Mechanical Design Project Leader gross income is anticipated to be $100,000 - $130,000 annually, based on each candidate's experience and qualifications. All well-qualified candidates will be considered regardless of pay rate.

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, and holidays.

Qualified Mechanical Design Project Leaders will have most, if not all, of the following skills and experience:

• 8+ years of recent mechanical design experience involving custom automated machinery, special machines, or industrial automation equipment.
• Strong hands-on 3D CAD design experience; CATIA is highly preferred.
• Experience with other 3D CAD software will be considered.
• Experience designing mechanical systems including tooling, pneumatics, servo-driven mechanisms, material handling, and automated assembly equipment.
• Experience leading mechanical design projects from concept through manufacturing, assembly, debug, runoff, and customer acceptance.
• Ability to manage mechanical design schedules, budgets, technical requirements, and coordinate work with other designers and engineers.
• Strong experience working with Controls Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, and customers to resolve mechanical design and equipment issues.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is preferred; however, equivalent custom machine design and project leadership experience will be strongly considered.

Must be authorized to work in the United States. No H-1B sponsorship or student visas will be considered. Must be able to successfully complete standard pre-employment checks including background, drug screen, and references.