Design Engineer - Caledonia Area

Design Engineer | Caledonia, MI

Salary Range: $71,000 - $110,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for creating innovative product designs and solving engineering challenges? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Caledonia, seeking experienced Design Engineers to strengthen their teams.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Caledonia 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

• Design and develop new products, components, or systems from concept to production, optimizing for manufacturing processes.
• Create detailed 2D engineering drawings, 3D CAD models, and specifications using industry-standard software.
• Conduct design analysis, including material selection, stress calculations, and tolerance stack-ups, to ensure product performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, production, and quality teams to implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Manage the Bill of Materials (BOM) and technical documentation, ensuring accuracy and adherence to engineering standards.
• Participate in prototype development, testing, and validation to refine designs and resolve technical challenges.
• Investigate and implement continuous improvement opportunities for existing products and manufacturing processes.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA) for design, modeling, and drafting.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication) and materials science.
• Demonstrated experience applying Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards and their application.
• Proven ability to take designs from concept through to production, including prototyping and testing.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) or other simulation software.
• Advanced understanding and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Hands-on prototyping, assembly, or testing experience.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles or Six Sigma methodologies.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Design Engineer, Product Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, CAD Engineer, R&D Design Engineer, Development Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Senior Design 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.