Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: New Hudson, Michigan (Onsite preferred | Hybrid flexibility based on business needs)

Job Type: Contract | 3–6 Months with strong potential for extension and/or FTE Conversion.

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

• Design and develop vehicle systems, structural components, and mechanical assemblies

• Create 3D parametric CAD models and component packaging layouts using Creo

• Perform linear static FEA using ANSYS to optimize design performance and structural integrity

• Generate technical drawings, detailing packages, and GD&T documentation per ASME Y14.5

• Develop and execute DVP&R test plans, validation methods, and reporting

• Support system physics modeling, characterization, and design verification

• Prepare technical specifications, engineering reports, and project status updates

• Support prototype builds, technicians, and shop teams during development activities

• Resolve engineering issues through mechanical analysis, CAE, and structured problem-solving

• Respond to ECRs, manufacturing questions, and product improvement requests

• 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

• Strong background in vehicle systems or product design

• Experience with full vehicle architecture and system interaction

• Proficiency in Creo CAD

• Experience with ANSYS or equivalent FEA tools

• Hands-on knowledge of Windchill PLM

• Strong skills in

• GD&T / ASME Y14.5

• Drawing release and detailing

• Sheet metal design

• Structural component design

• Design for manufacturability

• Strong technical writing and communication skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)