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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Ground Effects LLC
- **Location:** Sterling Heights, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Software Tools
- **Published:** May 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=046f85baf04af196

## About the Role

Do you have a valid Driver's License license?, Do you have experience in Safety regulations?, * Education

 + Minimum Required: Engineering Degree
 + Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
 * Experience
 + Minimum Required: Experience as a Design Engineer or a similar role
 + 2+ years working in manufacturing environment
 + Good understanding of safety standards and environmental impact of a design
 + Preferred: 5+ years engineering experience in automotive manufacturing with emphasis on aftermarket products.
 + Experience using CAD software; knowledge of NX and AutoCAD is a plus
 * Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License
 * Ability to travel internationally
 * Strong technical background and a clear understanding of a manufacturing process
 * Experience using engineering software
 * Preferred: Proven engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
 * Ability to conduct presentations
 * TS16949 or IATF 16949, Quality Audits, and Environmental Management System and OSHA Requirements

## Description

The Design Engineer is responsible for research opportunities for new products and creating prototypes. Design manufacturing processes and products with various criteria in mind, including cost-effectiveness, user experience and environmental standards. Analyze date from tests on prototypes and craft reports on projects progress., * Designing manufacturing processes and products

 + Design new engineering products
 + Analyze prototype data and retest if needed
 + Research new product ideas and methods
 * Assessing product usability and safety
 + Improve existing products and processes
 + Ensure compliance with the industry's safety standards
 + Ensure products are user- and environment-friendly
 * Assessing design feasibility
 + Ensure new designs can be produced within our resources
 + Confirm that designs are cost-effective
 + Address repeatability when creating designs
 + Address ergonomics of installation on all designs
 + Ensure new products can be replicated with quality
 + Confirm designs can reflect a process in installation
 * Documentation and design curator
 + Craft models and drawings of products using CAD
 + Create dimension prints for internal use and outsourcing
 + Recorded all designs and revisions for future research and development
 + Capture needed components for bill of materials.


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