Design Specialist Sr (On-site)
Hepco - Sterling Heights, MI
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Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Designer to support key program initiatives within a defense-focused engineering environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in mechanical and electro-mechanical design, with hands-on expertise in Creo 9 and a solid understanding of military and industry design standards. Position DescriptionThe Senior Designer will create innovative and practical designs for components, assemblies, tools, and products of varying complexity. This role requires close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, vendors, and customers to ensure that design specifications are met and products are producible and compliant with applicable standards. Developing detailed mechanical and electro-mechanical designs using Creo 9Preparing complex design layouts, schematics, and drawing packages to military or equivalent ASME standardsPerforming tolerance analysis and applying GD&T principlesSupporting Model Based Definition (MBD) practices (experience with MBD is a strong plus)Checking completed drawings and documentation for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standardsEnsuring models transition seamlessly to modeling and simulation toolsProviding technical guidance and support to internal teams and external customersEvaluating designs for cost-effectiveness, manufacturability, and integration feasibility Required Skills and Experience Minimum of 9 years of design/drafting experience using Pro-E/Creo (must have Creo 9 experience)Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)Strong understanding of tolerance analysisExpertise with 3D CAD modeling and drafting techniquesComprehensive knowledge of military drawings, MILSPECs, and design standardsExperience developing drawing packages for complex systemsAbility to assess and verify design viability and integration across subsystems Preferred Skills and Experience Prior experience with BAE Systems Combat VehiclesBackground in defense or military product environmentsExperience with Model Based Definition (MBD)Understanding of production processes and human factors in design Education Associate degree in engineering drafting/design or equivalent training and experienceAt least 9 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 5 years in advanced design concepts Benefits: Health Insurance401k Pay Range: $57.00 - $62.00 per hour (Depending on experience and qualifications) By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from HEPCO, Inc and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
Created: 2025-09-25