Mechanical Systems Design Engineer

2 Openings

Long-Term Contract | Potential Conversion to Direct Hire

Location: Sterling Heights, MI or Troy, MI

Schedule: 100% Onsite | First Shift | 9/80 Work Schedule

Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Benefits: Medical benefits and PTO available

About the Role

We are seeking a Mechanical Systems Design Engineer to join a functional engineering team supporting the development, integration, and sustainment of vehicle subsystems and components. This role supports programs across the full product lifecycle—from early concept and technology demonstration through full-scale vehicle production.

You will work within the Mechanisms & Actuation team, which is responsible for systems such as:

• Battery integration components
• Doors, hatches, latches, and hinges
• Driver controls and lighting
• Seating systems

You may also support adjacent modules such as stowage, mounting hardware, and protective guards.

Note: Due to the nature of the work, this position requires up to 100% onsite presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical concepts using 3D CAD modeling tools
• Ensure designs meet technical, performance, cost, and schedule requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and project stakeholders
• Work with drafting personnel to mature concepts to production-ready designs
• Release hardware models and drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.100
• Support manufacturing during prototype fabrication and production integration
• Assist with testing and verification activities as required
• Lead Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts for prototype or production issues

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engineering (ABET-accredited)
• 1–3 years of experience in a mechanical design engineering role
• Proficiency with NX and/or Creo for 3D CAD modeling
• Experience applying and interpreting GD&T
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 tools
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, or overtime as needed
• Willingness to travel up to 20% to other facilities or military installations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in defense or aerospace engineering environments
• Experience using Teamcenter or similar PLM systems
• Active DoD security clearance (highly preferred)
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Additional Information

• Office location will be Sterling Heights or Troy, MI
• This is a fully onsite position (not remote or hybrid)
• Role may require climbing on/off and working around military vehicles
• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance
• Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible

HRU is an EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)