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Mechanical Systems Design Engineer
Posted: 04/27/2026
Employment Type:
Contract
Industry: Engineering
Job Number: 44479
Pay Rate: 48.00
Job Description
The Panther Group is hiring Mechanical Design Engineers for our client in the Sterling Heights, MI, area.
As a member of the functional engineering team, the Mechanical Design Engineer will perform concept modeling, engineering and design support for the development, delivery, and sustainment of sub-systems and components managed by the Mechanisms & Actuation team. This team is responsible for battery integration components, lighting, driver controls, doors & hatches, mechanisms (e.g., latches, hinges, etc.) and seating.  Additionally, the role may require design support of adjacent modules including (but not limited to) stowage, mounting, and guards.
This functional engineering team supports the entire portfolio of products and programs ranging from new technology demonstration to pre-production development and ultimately full scale vehicle production.
This team is responsible for battery integration components, lighting, driver controls, doors & hatches, mechanisms (e.g., latches, hinges, etc.) and seating.  Additionally, the role may require design support of adjacent modules including (but not limited to) stowage, mounting, and guards. This functional engineering team supports the entire portfolio of products and programs ranging from new technology demonstration to pre-production development and ultimately full scale vehicle production.
- Due to the nature of the work, this role requires on-site presence up to 100%.
- 9/80 work schedule.
- This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
Responsibilities:
- Developing detailed hardware concepts using CAD modeling tools and ensuring developed concepts meet all technical requirements.
- Operating within cross-functional teams supporting program deliverables related to technical requirements, cost and schedule.
- Collaborating with engineering peers within the project team to ensure developed concepts support a balanced system level approach that achieves the necessary performance requirements.
- Collaborating with drafting personnel in maturing design concepts to a production-ready state.
- Overseeing the release of hardware models and prints in accordance with ASME Y14.100
- Supporting the manufacturing organization in the fabrication and integration of developed hardware onto prototype and/or production platforms.
- Supporting, when required, testing and verification of developed hardware.
- Leading Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) analysis to resolve identified technical issues with prototype and/or production hardware.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
- 3-5 years of experience in a product engineering role.
- Capability to produce 3D CAD models using NX and/or Creo.
- Experience assigning and interpreting GD&T.
- Ability to work occasional weekends, evenings and overtime is required.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft 365 applications.
- Ability to travel up to 10% to other facilities and military installations if needed.
Desired Experience:
- Engineering experience within the defense or aerospace industries is advantageous.
- Experience with Teamcenter as a PLM tool.
- Active DoD security clearance is highly preferred.
- A candidate that demonstrates effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills is preferred.
- This is for an on-site, non-remote or hybrid, position.
- The Mechanical Design Engineer may be required to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles.
Pay $36 - $48 / hour W2 depending on Experience
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Meet Your Recruiter
John Sabbagh
Recruiting Manager
John Sabbagh has over 10 years of recruiting experience. Starting his career as an Entry Level Recruiter at Panther, our candidates find him genuine and great resource to their career search!
Fun Fact: John is a sports fanatic, he plays in horseshoe and cornhole leagues and loves fantasy football.
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