Product Design Engineer

The Product Design Engineer role at Fusion Fluid Equipment in Whitehall, Michigan focuses on translating customer requirements into production-ready designs. This onsite position supports manufacturing with strong engineering documentation, collaboration across teams, and continual improvement of products and internal standards.

Role Overview

You will design custom equipment, develop fabrication and machining drawings, and assist with manufacturing and assembly through production. The role also involves improving product, system, and process quality, along with helping establish scalable engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design custom equipment using SolidWorks
• Convert customer specifications into production-ready designs
• Create fabrication and machining drawings
• Support manufacturing and assembly throughout the production cycle
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve quality, speed, and efficiency
• Manage project costs and engineering deliverables
• Work directly with customers and suppliers
• Improve products, systems, and processes
• Contribute to scalable engineering standards

Technologies and Tools

• SolidWorks
• 3D parametric design
• GD&T
• FEA
• CFD
• PLC/HMI
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent mechanical design experience
• Advanced proficiency in 3D parametric design, with a preference for SolidWorks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• GD&T
• FEA
• CFD
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• PLC/HMI familiarity
• Manufacturing processes
• Welding design
• Casting design
• Procurement experience

What Success Looks Like

• Safety & Quality First: Design safe, reliable products with attention to detail
• Customer Focused: Understand customer needs and exceed expectations
• Ownership Mindset: Own project outcomes and address problems proactively
• Relentless Internal Growth: Continuously improve engineering and manufacturing capabilities
• Stronger Together: Collaborate and support teammates
• Deliver Results: Balance speed, quality, and cost while meeting commitments
• Build Systems: Improve documentation and standardize engineering practices

Expected Behaviors

• Own problems instead of waiting for direction
• Think like a business partner
• Look for better ways to do things
• Respect team members
• Value honesty and integrity
• Learn continuously
• Keep commitments
• Care deeply about the customer experience

Compensation and Employment Details

• Job type: Full-time
• Pay: $65,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
• Work location: In person, Whitehall, MI 49461
• Ability to commute: Required
• Ability to relocate: Relocate to Whitehall, MI 49461 before starting work (Required)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Performance-based opportunities
• Health and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Four weeks PTO starting year one
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Modern, climate-controlled facility
• Latest engineering software and equipment
• Career growth opportunities
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance