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Mechanical Engineer (Machine Design)

Lear Corporation
Novi, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/2/2026
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Job Description

This position encompasses all areas of mechanical design engineering - including structural design, component design, mechanisms, and tooling. This position works with the Program Manager and Engineering departments to complete designs. Develop designs from direction supplied by Novi program management and external Lear engineers

Responsibilities

(The following duties are typical for this classification. However, any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)

  • Work closely with Project Managers, Controls Engineers, the manufacturing team, and customers to develop systems and develop systems and complete projects.
  • Provides machine, mechanism, and tooling design along with drawing creation while under minimal technical supervision.
  • Prepares drawing packages for manufacture and assembly, ensuring they are complete and accurate, meeting all customer drawing requirements as well as proper drafting standards
  • Collaborates with shop members prior to and during the build
  • Deliberates with Controls engineers to design for integration and select pneumatic components
  • Develop mechanical designs to solve production plant issues
  • Uses SolidWorks to develop equipment, machine, mechanism, or tooling designs that meet customer specifications and the company quote
  • Knowledgeable in standards, processes, and best practices and able to use them to complete duties.
  • Develop predictive maintenance indicators to increase reliability and reduce downtime
  • Supports legacy mechanical designs
  • Shares design methodologies, productivity tools, standards, processes, and legacy information for increased knowledge and experience within the company
  • Mentors less experienced design staff and assists in the development of concepts and design methodologies for projects
Education Requirements
  • Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
Experience Requirements
  • Three years' experience in a design role at an automation/machine build shop.
Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, meritbased employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.

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