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Blue Chip Talent, in partnership with an automotive technology organization, is seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer. This role is responsible for optimizing fastener design and manufacturability, supporting component selection across engineering applications, and driving 3D/2D design from concept through release and production. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams and internal validation groups to ensure components meet performance, quality, and manufacturing requirements.
Job Duties
- Develop detailed 3D and 2D CAD models from high-level design inputs
- Recommend standard components and fasteners based on application requirements
- Partner with design and assembly engineers to support proper component selection and implementation
- Review designs for manufacturability, performance, and compliance with established specifications
- Validate component performance through testing, design reviews, and production feedback
- Collaborate with suppliers to refine component designs for quality, cost, and manufacturability
- Create and maintain parameterized CAD rulesets to support model automation and standardization
- Support component release activities through production launch and ongoing engineering updates
Skills & Experience
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field
- Experience designing or supporting standard mechanical components such as fasteners, clips, or similar hardware
- Proficiency in CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, or comparable CAD software
- Experience creating 3D models and 2D drawings for production release
- Knowledge of design for manufacturability and assembly principles
- Experience supporting component validation through testing, lab feedback, or manufacturing review
- Ability to interpret engineering specifications, tolerances, and technical requirements
- Experience working with suppliers on component design improvements
Desired
- Experience in automotive, mobility, or high-volume manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with parameterized CAD modeling and design automation rulesets
- Understanding of industry standards for standard hardware and mechanical components
- Experience supporting components from early design through production launch
- Exposure to internal lab validation or real-world product performance testing
- Knowledge of release processes, change management, or engineering documentation systems
Blue Chip Talent is an award-winning and woman-owned talent solutions provider based out of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For over 30 years, we’ve specialized in IT, Engineering, and Professional Services staffing—now serving clients in 37 states and counting. We connect the market's elite talent with top employers, pairing exceptional white-glove service with proven hiring results to drive innovation and fuel growth. We offer industry-leading benefits options and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values merit-based recruitment centered around technical ability, skillset, and alignment with our employing partners.
