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Mechanical Designer
Job ID: 4870

Location:
Auburn Hills, MI, US

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Date: Jul 6, 2026
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY BE ASSIGNED):
Supervision and task assignment for in-house mechanical drafters and designers.
Involved with departmental coaching and recruitment activities.
Work closely with the Mechanical Engineering Leader (MEL) to create multifaceted designs, as well as, finalize layouts and BOM’s
Collaborate effectively with coworkers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive, positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical solutions.
Check/evaluate designs for functionality & cost effectiveness
Inspect details for manufacturing accuracy and cost effectivinessExamine and ensure the precision of BOM’s

RESPONSIBILITIES (CONTINUED):
Technical and cost input on bid and proposals.
Lead mechanical gage/fixture designer on projects and programs designed in-house.
Final review of all mechanical drawing packages.
Support weekly production meeting as needed.
Interface with production control in support of subcontracting mechanical fabrication.
Support assembly department with tooling design to facilitate assembly and alignment of systems.
Interface directly with our customers in design reviews and technical meetings.
Maintain, understand, and follow document control and revision procedures.
Manage drawing control for projects including production of drawings, control and release to project management and engineering change orders.
Support purchasing, as required, by interacting with machine shops to produce a high quality product at a lower cost.
Support assembly in troubleshooting and clarification of assembly process.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 7-10 years of experience in mechanical design or drafting of opto-mechanical systems.
5+ years of experience leading a team of designers in precision mechanical assemblies.
5+ years of mechanical design checking experience.
Capability to self-direct the development of complex designs
Adeptness to create a system concept with little to no direction
Experience with Autodesk 3 D Inventor with Vault data management, or other 3D CAD packages.
Proficiency in use of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
Comprehensive understanding of fit and function of complex designs.
Ability to develop in-house finite element analysis (FEA) modeling capabilities is desirable.
Competence in recognizing and correcting design errors, tolerance requirements, material preferences and manufacturing processes
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Must possess “soft skills”: conflict resolution and negotiation, personal effectiveness, creative problem solving, strategic thinking, team building, and influencing skills.
Expertise in dealing with people effectively and politely.
Occasional travel (up to 10%)
Identify training and continuing education opportunities for mechanical design department.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use of hands or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and keyboarding; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

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About Jenoptik

HOMMEL ETAMIC is an independent brand within the Jenoptik Group. As a leading manufacturer and system supplier, HOMMEL ETAMIC offers a broad portfolio of measurement technology for manufacturing processes. These include high-precision contact and non-contact manufacturing metrology for pneumatic, tactile or optical inspection of roughness, contours, shape and the determination of dimensions in every phase of the manufacturing process as well as in the measuring room. They analyze the surface, shape and dimensions of workpieces – in every phase of the manufacturing process, during final inspection or in the measuring room. In the process, the systems provide customers with precise measurement data within the shortest possible time. Comprehensive services such as consulting, training, and service, including long-term maintenance contracts, round off the metrology offering.

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