Design Engineer - DeWitt Area
Design Engineer | DeWitt, MI
Salary Range: $72,000 - $111,000 depending on experience
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for creating innovative product designs and solving engineering challenges? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in DeWitt seeking experienced Design Engineers.
The Opportunity
We are working with companies in DeWitt that are adding Design Engineers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize product designs for manufacturability, cost, and performance.
- Create detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs using CAD software.
- Perform engineering calculations, simulations, and analyses (e.g., FEA) to validate designs.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, production, and quality teams to ensure design feasibility and resolve issues.
- Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
- Build and test prototypes to validate design concepts and performance requirements.
- Document design changes, test results, and engineering specifications.
Recommended Qualifications
- Proficiency in industry-standard CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo).
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, injection molding, sheet metal) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
- Solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles, materials science, and stress analysis.
- Proficiency in applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to engineering drawings.
- Experience with prototyping, testing, and validation of mechanical designs.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with advanced simulation software (FEA/CFD)
- Hands-on prototyping or fabrication experience
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles
- Proficiency in a programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, SolidWorks API)
Job Titles That Should Apply
Design Engineer, Product Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, CAD Engineer, R&D Design Engineer, Engineering Designer, Senior Design Engineer, Industrial Design Engineer, Concept Design Engineer, Prototyping Engineer
Why Pivot Group
The Pivot Group 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.
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. The Pivot Group 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.
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