Senior Mechanical Designer
Ripple Foods
Design
Shelby, MI, USA
Posted on Mar 29, 2026
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Direct and coordinate mechanical design planning and implementation, ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, and job order requirements
- Create final designs of proposed drawings, checking dimensions, sizes, equipment lists, and specifications utilizing CAD software
- Provide expertise and guidance in identifying, analyzing, and resolving mechanical design problems
- Generate conceptual designs for assigned projects
- Maintain up-to-date mechanical engineering knowledge and stay informed about industry trends and best practices
- Collaborate with department supervisors to ensure the feasibility of designs and available resources to support them
- Direct, review, and approve project designs and manufacturing process planning
- Support the improvement of manufacturing capabilities and capacities
- Conduct designer performance reviews in accordance with HR policies
- Consult with clients to prepare project specifications
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Education Requirements: Technical diploma with a minimum of five years of management experience in a design engineering role.
- Preferred Education: Engineering degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering. P.Eng designation and PMP Designation are assets.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in a related role.
Additional Skills/Software:
- Experience with automotive interior manufacturing equipment.
- Familiarity with automation and Robotics integration.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software.
- CAD software proficiency, including Catia CAD and SolidWorks CAD.
- Experience with MS Project and MS Visio.