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Mechanical Design Engineer

Lapeer, Michigan - Posted on October 13, 2026
Published By Jennifer Andrews

Are you a mechanically minded designer who enjoys turning concepts into functional, real-world solutions? Our client is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join their engineering team and contribute to the design and development of custom automation equipment, tooling, and mechanical systems.

This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise, collaborate with a talented team, and help deliver high-quality solutions that meet customer needs.

What You’ll Do
-Design and develop detailed 3D models using Autodesk Inventor.
-Create comprehensive manufacturing drawings with all necessary specifications and details.
-Manage CAD files, revisions, and design data using Autodesk Vault.
-Perform design reviews to verify fit, finish, clearances, interference, and serviceability.
-Ensure mechanical designs meet quality standards, customer requirements, and internal specifications.
-Collaborate with fellow designers, machinists, controls engineers, project managers, and customers to keep projects on track.
-Support continuous improvement, design standardization, and customer satisfaction.
-Travel occasionally to customer facilities as needed.

Why Consider This Opportunity?
-Hands-on design work: Contribute to custom tooling, automation equipment, and mechanical systems.
-Cross-functional collaboration: Work alongside experienced engineering and manufacturing professionals.
-Technical growth: Apply your existing CAD skills while expanding your mechanical design expertise.
-Meaningful impact: See your designs move from concept to manufacturing and help deliver solutions customers rely on.

This position requires the ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods, typically 8 or more hours per day. Occasional travel to customer facilities may be required. Pay range - $32-35+ depending on experience.

Ready to put your mechanical design skills to work? If you enjoy solving engineering challenges, creating precise designs, and collaborating with a team to bring innovative solutions to life, we encourage you to apply!

What You’ll Bring
-Approximately 3 years of experience with Autodesk Inventor preferred.
-Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to translate concepts into practical designs.
-Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
-Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF documentation.
-Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
-A customer-focused mindset and commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.
-An associate degree in a related technical field is preferred.
-Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a plus, but not required.


 


Trillium has been recruiting and placing clerical and office professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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