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Conveyor Engineer - Farmington Hills, MI

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Company Name:Design Systems, Inc.
Location:Farmington Hills, MI
Employment Type:Full Time
Pay:$80000 - $115000 per year
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About Us

Design Systems, Inc. (DSI) is a leading engineering consulting firm that specializes in designing and implementing complex systems for the automotive and manufacturing industries. We are seeking a talented Conveyor Engineer to join our growing team and support our conveyor system design and installation projects.


Job Summary

As a Conveyor Engineer at Design Systems, Inc., you will be responsible for performing detailed conveyor layouts and engineering studies, supporting project installation, and collaborating with junior engineers and project teams. This role requires an individual with hands-on conveyor design and field experience in automotive manufacturing environments.


Key Responsibilities

  • Perform conveyor layouts, including:

    • Conveyor path routing

    • Header steel design

    • Screen guard integration

  • Conduct conveyor engineering studies, such as:

    • Cycle time analysis

    • Throughput calculations

    • Cording and accumulation studies

    • Chain pull calculations and evaluations

  • Lead or participate in conveyor engineering meetings and coordination sessions

  • Mentor and support junior engineers on conveyor-related projects

  • Review and validate engineering drawings and documentation

  • Participate in field support and installation of conveyor systems

  • Conduct conveyor health assessments at customer sites

  • Collaborate with the project team to coordinate installation activities, track progress, and ensure alignment with project goals


Qualifications & Skills

Required:

  • 2-3 years of recent experience with conveyor layout design (specifically power & free or friction drive conveyors)

  • Strong understanding of header steel and screen guard design and layouts

  • Experience conducting cycle time studies and analyzing chain pull outputs

  • Exposure to conveyor system installations, including field support

  • Familiarity with automotive manufacturing environments (preferably body, paint, and assembly shops)

  • Ability to travel

  • Excellent collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred:

  • Experience working with design tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD platforms

  • Familiarity with simulation or modeling software for cycle and throughput analysis

  • Demonstrated leadership or mentoring experience in a technical setting


Why Join Design Systems, Inc.?

  • Opportunity to work on innovative and high-impact projects in the automotive industry

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment

  • Growth and development opportunities

  • Competitive compensation and travel support


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.



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