Design Engineer | Mason, MI

Salary Range: $72,000 - $111,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for creating innovative product designs and solving engineering challenges? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Mason seeking skilled Design Engineers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Mason region seeking Design Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs and develops manufacturing fixtures, tooling, and equipment.
• Creates detailed CAD models and engineering drawings for fabrication.
• Performs design calculations and simulations to validate product performance.
• Collaborates with production teams to optimize designs for manufacturability and assembly.
• Conducts root cause analysis and implements design solutions for manufacturing defects.
• Manages design projects from concept through production launch.
• Selects and specifies materials and components for new and existing products.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in product design within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD).
• Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining).
• Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate complex requirements into practical designs.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with CAD software beyond basic modeling, such as advanced surfacing or generative design tools.
• Familiarity with specific manufacturing processes relevant to the company (e.g., injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, additive manufacturing).
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic FEA simulations for design validation.
• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.
• A portfolio showcasing personal projects or contributions to open-source hardware.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Product Design Engineer, CAD Engineer, R&D Design Engineer, Senior Design Engineer, Engineering Designer, Design and Analysis Engineer, Development Engineer

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.