Design Engineer

The Pivot Group Network • Cheboygan, MI

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About The Position

The Pivot Group Network is building a network of Design Engineer candidates for manufacturing companies in and around Cheboygan, Michigan, including Mackinaw City, Indian River, Onaway, and Pellston. Partner companies may not have an immediate opening but may contact candidates when a suitable opportunity becomes available. The salary range is $69,000–$108,000, depending on experience.

Design Engineers create and maintain product designs and engineering documentation, support manufacturing and quality teams, and help resolve production design issues. The work may include developing and revising models and drawings, assessing manufacturability, supporting prototypes and tests, and maintaining engineering change documentation. The Pivot Group Network also offers job-search resources such as market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Experience working with production or manufacturing teams.
• Strong attention to detail and clear written communication.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and create detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with sheet metal, machined parts, or welded assemblies.
• Familiarity with PLM or PDM systems.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methods.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping or shop floor tools.
• Experience supporting engineering change processes.

Responsibilities

• Update drawings and documentation to reflect current production.
• Respond to supplier questions about specifications and dimensions.
• Create and revise 3D models and 2D drawings for parts and assemblies.
• Review designs for manufacturability and recommend changes to reduce cost and waste.
• Work with production and quality teams to resolve design issues on the production floor.
• Prepare and maintain bills of materials and engineering change notices.
• Perform tolerance stack-ups and basic design calculations.
• Support prototype builds and test new components.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time