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Mechanical Systems Design Engineer
Job Description
Mechanical Systems Design Engineer
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Pay: $40–$43/hour
Work Type: Onsite / Hybrid (up to 100% onsite as needed)
Clearance: Ability to Obtain Secret | Active Clearance Preferred
Overview:
Seeking a Mechanical Systems Design Engineer to support the design, development, and sustainment of vehicle subsystems including mechanisms, battery integration hardware, seating, lighting, doors/hatches, and driver controls for military vehicle platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop 3D CAD concepts and detailed hardware designs
- Support product development for mechanisms & actuation systems
- Ensure designs meet technical, cost, and schedule requirements
- Collaborate with engineering and drafting teams to release production-ready designs
- Release models and drawings per ASME Y14.100
- Support manufacturing integration on prototype and production vehicles
- Assist with testing, verification, and validation of hardware
- Lead Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts for hardware issues
- Travel to support other facilities or military installations as needed
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engineering
- 3–5 years of product design engineering experience
- Proficiency with NX and/or Creo CAD software
- Experience with GD&T interpretation and application
- Strong Microsoft 365 skills
- Ability to work overtime/weekends as needed
Preferred:
- Experience in defense or aerospace industries
- Experience with Teamcenter PLM
- Active DoD Security Clearance
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Why Join CPI?
For over 40 years, Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) has connected engineers with high-impact defense and advanced technology programs. We provide dedicated recruiter support, transparent communication, and opportunities aligned with your expertise and long-term career goals.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Joe Fisher
Technical Recruiter
I am a seasoned Technical Recruiter and retired U.S. Army Human Resources Specialist with two decades of experience building high-performing teams within government and defense; holding active Secret Clearance. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for directing the full recruiting cycle while providing the optimal candidate and stakeholder experience, as well as for building robust candidate pipelines and relationship networks to proactively meet hiring and staffing needs.
Currently, I am a Technical Recruiter with Contract Professionals Inc. I conduct full cycle recruiting, sourcing specialized engineering and IT positions for civilians and veterans, while piloting the successful placement of qualified candidates into approved government projects and programs. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership, business partners, and hiring teams to ensure the company’s recruitment support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.
Colleagues describe me as a loyal, progressive, driven, down-to-earth, strategic and innovative recruiting expert who can be relied on to offer superior human resources solutions for complex corporate challenges.