Mechanical Design Engineer
GABLETEK•Lake Orion, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
