Kelly® Engineering is seeking a Design Project Engineer for a client specializing in custom industrial automation and robotics in Rochester Hills, MI. 

Overview
The client is part of a global industrial automation and robotics business that helps manufacturers improve production through custom-engineered automation systems, turnkey equipment, and digital factory solutions. 

The Design Project Engineer serves as the primary technical contact for customers and coordinates engineering work from application studies and concept development through design release and testing. The position combines project coordination with hands-on mechanical design, partnering with customers, project managers, internal engineering teams, and global design resources to deliver solutions that meet technical requirements and project schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary customer contact and lead application studies, concept and layout development, design reviews, and project updates.
  

• Coordinate technical and risk reviews with project management, resolve issues, and track design releases, schedules, deliverables, and milestones.
  

• Manage engineering data and order changes; review designs from global teams and external vendors for technical alignment and completeness.
  

• Design custom automation equipment in 3D CAD from concept through final design, including models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings.
  

• Coordinate mechanical designs with controls, simulation, safety, and other system requirements to support integration.
  

• Perform throughput and stack-up analyses and contribute to project budget estimates.
  

• Develop test plans, evaluate system performance, and lead root-cause analysis when technical issues arise.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of design engineering and project coordination experience in industrial automation, capital equipment, or a related environment.
  

• Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar CAD software, including 3D modeling, assembly design, and manufacturing drawings.
  

• Experience with engineer-to-order processes, custom equipment, and mechanical, controls, and electrical interfaces; working knowledge of core mechanical principles and design standards.
  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including direct customer communication.
  

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and travel up to 30% in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
  

• Preferred: Project management experience.

What happens next:
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in the Kelly Engineering network. That means our team of expert engineering recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.
 

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