Mechanical Designer jobs in Southfield, MI

About us

Kolene Corporation is a family-owned company celebrating 84 years in business. We design and build large industrial equipment for the government, steel mills, aerospace industry, and many others. We are looking for a Mechanical Designer to help plan and coordinate designated projects, including analyzing design requirements and recommending possible solutions or alternate constructions. This role also identifies potential operational issues and redesigns products to improve functionality. The designer work closely with other mechanical designers, our VP of Engineering, and other departmental personnel.

Ideal candidates will have an A.S. or B.S. in engineering or equivalent successful mechanical drawing experience, preferably working with large industrial equipment. They must be dependable, results-oriented, and demonstrate strong attention to detail to successfully move from design concept to finished design. Candidates must be proficient in reading/understanding schematics or blueprints, demonstrate basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, a strong work ethic, possess effective communication skills, and be able to write detailed operational procedures for customer manuals. Candidates should understand and be able to accomplish job functions using corporate standards (NFPA 86 and NFPA 70 standards) and consistently be able to meet deadlines. Candidates must be proficient in the use of CAD and have knowledge of SolidWorks or 3D; experience is a plus.

Candidate must be aware of standard safety practices while in a fabrication shop environment, be able to successfully complete all necessary safety training, and be able to demonstrate safe practices at all times. This position may require long periods of sitting at a desk and effectively working on a computer, the ability to stand for extended periods of time on concrete floors, and ability to access and inspect all areas of machinery. They must be able to work in noisy, dusty, and hot/cold conditions for limited periods wearing proper PPE in order to review equipment and discuss design changes. Other physical requirements include ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 25 lbs.; vision ability includes using close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception regularly. The complete job description is available upon request.

We offer excellent benefits starting on your first day of work, including a choice of medical plans, dental, vision, Life/AD&D, FSAs, matching 401(k), paid time off, and disability. We offer paid on-the-job training and professional development opportunities. Work-From-Home options may be available for this position.

We also like to have fun and show appreciation to our employees by hosting summer BBQs, spot awards, Employee of the Year award, profit bonuses, holiday luncheons, discount ticket and raffle opportunities, company merchandise, financial literacy programs and more!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,500.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• CAD design: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person