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Mechanical Design Engineer – Automotive Focus

**Hybrid Schedule** (3 Days Onsite: Tuesday–Thursday)

Join the Team Designing the Future of Custom Vehicles

Salary: $100K

DIRECT HIRE

Are you a mechanical designer who lives and breathes CAD, loves solving problems on the shop floor, and gets excited about bringing automotive and custom mechanical systems to life? We're looking for a **Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer** who’s passionate about all things mechanical—and especially excited by the automotive space.

You'll be part of a fast-paced, collaborative team where your ideas and designs directly impact the vehicles and systems we deliver to our clients. From early concepts to final delivery, you’ll have ownership of projects that require both design precision and hands-on engineering savvy.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Take ownership of assigned projects from concept through completion with minimal direction.

+ Participate in design and spec reviews, offering innovative ideas and on-the-fly problem-solving.

+ Create detailed CAD models and drawings using SolidWorks. Manage project timelines and coordinate between engineering, manufacturing, and order writing teams.

+ Provide strong floor support understanding and empathizing with shop floor challenges. Foster strong internal and client relationships by being highly collaborative and communicative.

+ Occasionally visit client sites approximately once per quarter .

+ Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional team efforts. Top Skills and Must-Haves: SolidWorks proficiency CAD design and detailed drawings .

+ Strong project management skills and ability to lead projects independently.

+ Excellent communication skills able to work shoulder-to-shoulder with teams and clients.

+ Cradle-to-grave project experience from design to final delivery . Hands-on mechanical aptitude sheet metal fabrication, welding, or automotive experience is highly preferred.

+ Exposure to electrical schematics and/or hydraulic schematics is a major plus.

+ Previous experience in body design, upfitting, automotive, truck manufacturing, or similar industries preferred. Customer-focused, relationship-driven mindset. PMP Certification is a plus company is open to covering costs for certification after hire .

Ideal Background:

+ **SolidWorks expert** with a strong background in CAD modeling and mechanical drawings.

+ 5–7+ years of mechanical design or project engineering experience, preferably in a manufacturing or custom build environment.

+ Solid understanding of **fabrication techniques** —sheet metal, welding, machining—or hands-on experience in **automotive, truck, or specialty vehicle industries** .

+ Experience with or exposure to **electrical and hydraulic schematics** is a strong plus.

+ Ability to lead and manage multiple projects independently with strong organizational and communication skills.

+ A collaborative, customer-focused mindset with a passion for working closely with internal teams and clients.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.