Job Title:
Mechanical Designer
Company: Spark Talent Acquisition, Inc.
Location: Shelby Township, MI
Created: 2026-05-08
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Position: Mechanical Designer Position Type: Direct HireLocation: Shelby Township, MI Industry: Automotive Environment: Manufacturing facility Pay: $35.00+ hourly Shift: Monday - FridayBenefits: Full Benefits Package and PTO (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, etc.)Position Responsibilities:Possesses in-depth technical knowledge of industrial and mobile hydraulic components and systems, e.g., pumps, motors, valves, proportional control, cylinders, filtration, heating, cooling, etc.Design hydraulic circuits and systems using AUTOCAD CAD software.Research technical information concerning purchased components, specify and document accordingly within the design bill of materials.Produce mechanical solid models using SOLIDWORKS CAD software in order properly position hydraulic components for ease of plumbing.Specify the utilization of manifolds when advantageous to do so, e.g., lower plumbing costs, superior hydraulic performance, etc.Capability of specifying proper hydraulic conductors including tubing, pipe, hoses, fittings, etc. Specification includes accommodating required pressure rating, flow velocities, pressure drops, seal types, etc.Take technical directions from the project engineer in order to produce designs that function as required, complete designs within the project schedule and within the quoted amount of hours.Must be familiar with plumbing methods such that designs can be plumbed in a cost-effective manner.Meet with Customer representatives as required to review and modify design functionalityEnsure compliance with company standards, industry engineering standards, and safety/ergonomic guidelinesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility and manufacturabilityPosition Requirements:3-5+ years of Mechanical Design Experience Experience with Automation equipment Experience with hydraulic systems and fluid power coolingProficient in SolidWorks or AutoCADAbout Spark Talent Acquisition:Spark Talent Acquisition is a Michigan-headquartered recruiting and staffing company that connects great talent with great employers. We understand that building the right team is vital to success. Listening to our clients and creating customized workforce strategies is at the core of what we do. We pride ourselves in team development as it matches our purpose as an organization to help people grow.