Mechanical Designer

Senior Mechanical Design to Controls Design Engineer

This position is for a Senior Mechanical Design to Controls Design Engineer specializing in Body Shop Tooling fixtures within automotive body shops. The role involves managing the completion of significant and complex engineering tasks and projects, providing administrative and technical guidance to a team of employees, and directing major and minor engineering projects within a specified area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

1. Prepare general specifications for engineering projects.
2. Support, coordinate, and execute all quality initiatives.
3. Ensure compliance with customer requirements, specifications, and requests.
4. Suggest and support continuous improvement efforts.
5. Provide customer-facing experience, which is considered an advantage.
6. Manage peripheral automotive Body-In-White (BIW) departments and their deliverables.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in NX (Siemens) for navigation and observation.
• Experience with AutoCAD for navigation and observation.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with OEM standard deliverables such as STDS, WESS, and XRWD.
• Experience in light or heavy automotive Body-In-White (BIW) engineering.
• Ability to create Cycle Time Charts and Controls Layout Sheets (CLS).
• Competence in Operator Timing using OEM's Standard Time Data System (STDS).
• Ability to perform Operator ERGO Studies and Walk Path analysis on DWF files.
• Experience in creating part outlines and using eM-Planner.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in weld gun design and fastening technologies.
• Exposure to CAD platforms.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Leadership experience and site support capabilities.
• Analytical skills for decision-making and problem-solving.

Work Environment

The position offers hybrid flexibility with a structured schedule of four days onsite and one day remote. The role provides opportunities for both domestic and international travel to support project execution and field validation. The work environment is fast-paced and supportive, promoting team collaboration with experienced engineers and project stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to expand your technical expertise and make a direct impact on the performance, safety, and efficiency of automotive body shop systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Southfield, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $33.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Southfield,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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