Mechanical Engineer

Location: Novi, MI – onsite contract role

About the role

Reliance One, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join a growing engineering team supporting the design and development of advanced material-handling systems. This is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level to early-career engineer looking to gain hands-on experience in material handling, conveyor systems, and automotive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, equipment, and machinery for material-handling systems.
• Create detailed engineering drawings and layouts using CAD software.
• Interface with customer engineers to gather project requirements and translate them into functional technical specifications.
• Support fabrication, installation, commissioning, and field modifications of mechanical systems.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving engineering-related issues during installation and startup.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure project objectives and timelines are met.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and design revisions.
• Support multiple engineering projects while maintaining high attention to detail and quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 0–3 years of mechanical engineering and design experience.
• 0–3 years of experience with material-handling systems or conveyor systems.
• Basic CAD design experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with material-handling or conveyor-system design.
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing environments.
• Experience with MRP systems.
• Familiarity with structural engineering concepts.
• Previous internship or co-op experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering.

Work Environment & Travel

• Office-based design work with occasional field support.
• Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolding when supporting installations.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while performing CAD design work.
• Occasional walking, standing, bending, and light lifting.
• Availability to work weekends, nights, overtime, and holidays as project needs require.
• Travel required to support customer sites and commissioning activities.

Benefits

• Benefits begin on day one.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

Pay

$60,000