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Mechanical Designer - Entry-Level

Reliance One
Southfield, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/2/2026

Entry Level Mechanical Designer

Southfield, Michigan

$47,000 - $52,000 annually

Direct Hire Opportunity


A well-established mechanical contractor is seeking an Entry-Level Mechanical Designer to support project teams with mechanical drawings, technical documentation, BOMs, and project-related design documentation. This is a great opportunity for an entry-level candidate with CAD experience who is looking to grow their career in mechanical design and engineering.


The Entry-Level Mechanical Designer will work across multiple projects, supporting Project Engineers and project teams with drawings, parts/BOM information, work orders, and documentation required for fabrication.


Job Responsibilities

  • Read and understand mechanical detail drawings and technical documentation.
  • Utilize CAD software or drawing viewers to retrieve part and drawing information.
  • Develop spare parts lists from materials ordered for various projects.
  • Create project Advance Bills of Material (ABMs) and Work Orders based on direction from the Project Engineer.
  • Collect required drawings and sub-assembly drawings to send for fabrication.
  • Enter and retrieve parts/BOM information within a database.
  • Support multiple project teams and ensure required documentation is completed in a timely manner.
  • Develop maintenance procedures for various conveyor components and format them according to customer requirements.
  • Assist with developing Failure Mode Effects Analysis documents (FMEA & PFMEA) based on system drawings and sequence-of-operation information provided by Project Engineers.
  • Complete assigned tasks within project schedule deadlines, including overtime as required to meet project dates.


Education Requirements

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical design, a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.


Qualifications

  • CAD experience required.
  • Experience reading mechanical drawings and technical documents.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and with a team.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • SQL, SharePoint, Dataverse, or Power Apps experience is a plus.



This is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level candidate with CAD experience who is looking to build their career in mechanical design and work on a variety of engineering projects.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Reliance One, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reliance One, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, and observances, as required by applicable law.


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Salary : $47,000 - $52,000

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