Design Engineer - Grandville Area
The Pivot Group
Grandville, Michigan
Design Engineer | Grandville, MI
Salary Range: $73,000 - $112,000 depending on experience
Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for creating innovative product designs and solving engineering challenges? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Grandville seeking Design Engineers to lead and enhance their operations.
The Opportunity
We partner with manufacturers across Grandville 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 innovative product designs and improvements for manufacturing processes.
- Create detailed 2D and 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
- Conduct design analysis, material selection, and component specification to meet performance and cost targets.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, production, and quality teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and reliable.
- Support prototyping, testing, and validation of new designs and design changes.
- Implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
- Manage engineering change orders (ECOs) and maintain accurate design documentation, including BOMs.
Recommended Qualifications
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA).
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, and assembly.
- Demonstrated experience applying Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
- Expertise in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) for creating detailed engineering drawings.
- Knowledge of material properties and selection for various mechanical and environmental applications.
- Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) or other simulation tools for design validation.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with FEA or other simulation software.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
- Hands-on experience with prototyping, machining, or assembly processes.
- Proficiency in Product Data Management (PDM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
Job Titles That Should Apply
Design Engineer, Product Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, R&D Engineer, CAD Engineer, Engineering Designer, Development Engineer, Systems Design 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.