Design Engineer - East Lansing Area

Design Engineer | East Lansing, MI

Salary Range: $67,000 - $106,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous 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 growth. We are collaborating with companies in East Lansing seeking experienced Design Engineers.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across East Lansing seeking Design Engineers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize product designs using CAD software.
• Create detailed 2D manufacturing drawings and specifications.
• Perform design for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA) analyses.
• Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes for components.
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation of new designs.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve design issues.
• Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Material (BOMs) and technical documentation.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, CATIA).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, injection molding, casting, fabrication).
• Demonstrated ability in material selection and application for various engineering designs.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Bonus Qualifications

• Advanced FEA/CFD simulation experience.
• Hands-on prototyping, testing, and assembly experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of specific manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, sheet metal forming, additive manufacturing).
• Experience with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system integration.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles or Six Sigma methodologies.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Design Engineer, Product Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, CAD Engineer, Engineering Designer, R&D Design Engineer, Product Engineer, Senior Design Engineer, Lead Design Engineer, Innovation 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.