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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Ground Test Systems

Troy, MI💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-06 → 2026-07-31

Core

Design, manufacture, and service test equipment and repair processes for engine testing stands and assemblies, supporting aerospace, defense, and automotive engine programs.

Role type

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Ground Test Systems)

Builds

Engine testing stands, hybrid composite-metallic components, and support equipment for engine development and aftermarket programs.

Domain

Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Engine Testing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Mechanical design, composite design (machining, joints, fasteners, welding), GD&T, material selection, laminate architecture, CAD modeling, manufacturing process development, nonconforming material disposition, repair process validation, vendor management, cost of poor quality analysis, engineering judgment, data analysis.

Preferred skills

Advanced degree in engineering, Creo/Windchill/NX/FiberSIM/TeamCenter, composite analysis and manufacturing, NDT techniques (ultrasonic, eddy current, X-ray), design for manufacturing & assembly, product development principles, configuration management, fiber-reinforced polymer composites (fiberglass, aramid, carbon prepreg, wet layup), bonded structures design.

Technologies

Creo, Windchill, NX, FiberSIM, TeamCenter

Responsibilities

Decompose customer requirements and support design development through manufacturing and operational service; Function as a design/structures engineer for hybrid composite-metallic components; Generate detail/assembly-level CAD models and design sub-element components; Assist in manufacturing process development and ensure manufacturability; Review and disposition nonconforming material; Develop and validate repair processes; Support vendor management and drive cost of poor quality improvements.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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