Industrial Designer Jobs in Michigan

An Industrial Designer in the manufacturing engineering industry plays a crucial role in the creation and development of new products. They are responsible for developing concepts and designs for manufactured products, such as automobiles, home appliances, and toys. Their work involves extensive research on product use, ergonomics, materials, marketing and production methods to create functional, innovative, and aesthetically pleasing products. They collaborate closely with engineers, market researchers, and other professionals to ensure the feasibility and marketability of the designs.

To be successful in this role, an Industrial Designer should have a strong understanding of CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software, excellent sketching abilities, and a keen eye for detail. Knowledge in industrial materials and manufacturing processes is also important. They should possess strong problem-solving skills and be able to work collaboratively with engineers and other professionals. A Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Engineering, or a related field is usually required, and a portfolio of design work is often essential when applying for positions. Certifications from recognized institutions such as the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) could also be beneficial. Individuals aspiring to become Industrial Designers may start their careers as Design Assistants or Junior Designers, or they might have roles in related fields such as Mechanical Engineering or Product Development.

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Mid-Level Process Mechanical Designer

  • Brown and Caldwell
  • Troy, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Troy, MI
  • 2 days ago

Mid-Level Process Mechanical Designer Brown and Caldwell life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Michigan, Troy 100 West Big...

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Mechanical Designer Mission Critical

  • Harley Ellis Devereaux HED
  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 2 days ago

Mechanical Designer - Mission Critical Our Mechanical Engineering team is looking to add a talented team member to our group of excellent designers. The Mechanical Designer builds upon...

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Mechanical Designer A Job ID - 10016455

  • Efficiency Engineering, Inc.
  • Southfield, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Southfield, MI
  • 2 days ago

equivalent tool for word processing, calculation, presentationExperience in at least one of the major 2D Cad tool (Autocad, others...)Experience in at least one of the major 3D Modeling tool (CATIA, NX, Solidworks...

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Senior Industrial Designer (Product Designer)

  • TEC Group Inc
  • Dearborn, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Dearborn, MI
  • 4 days ago

Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM)....

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GBX Senior Industrial Designer

  • Ford
  • Dearborn, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Dearborn, MI
  • 8 days ago

Education: Bachelors Degree in Industrial Design, Automotive Design, or a related field. Experience: 5+ years of experience in Industrial Design, preferably within the automotive industry....

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Mechanical Designer CFD Analyst

  • Harley Ellis Devereaux HED
  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 10 days ago

Mechanical Designer - CFD Analyst Our Mechanical Engineering team is looking to add an experienced team member to our group of talented engineers and designers. The Mechanical Designer - CFD...

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Point of Sale Production Designer

  • Imperial Beverage
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 10 days ago

If you are not already on the Imperial Beverage career page, apply here: Are you a graphic designer who would love to see your designs in your own community? Would you enjoy a fast-pace role that...

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Industrial Designer

  • Dart Container Corporation
  • Mason, MI
  • 12 days ago
  • Mason, MI
  • 12 days ago

Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in industrial design, product design or related design field of study Industrial Design experience to include participating in the design development process utilizing...

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Product Designer

  • Idex Corporation
  • Benton Harbor, MI
  • 13 days ago
  • Benton Harbor, MI
  • 13 days ago

design experience Advanced Candidates will have bachelors degree and/or 10+ years product design experience Fluency in SOLIDWORKS with strong component and assembly modeling Inventor, Fusion 360 or...

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Mechanical Designer

  • Steelcase Inc.
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 14 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 14 days ago

Mechanical Design Tools and Processes: Computer aided design modeling. Create computer models for mechanical design analysis, engineering analysis and other uses....

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Mechanical Designer

  • Harley Ellis Devereaux HED
  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 15 days ago
  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 15 days ago

Essential Functions: Lead the development of medium-to-large scale mechanical design packages in Revit with minimal redlines or rework....

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Mechanical Designer

  • Actalent
  • Lansing, MI
  • 19 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 19 days ago

Commitment to staying current with evolving industry standards, equipment, and mechanical design technologies....

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Industrial Mechanical Designer

  • Stellantis NV
  • Southfield, MI
  • 21 days ago
  • Southfield, MI
  • 21 days ago

Summary Industrial Engineer play a vital role in complex engineering projects core responsibility for support Project Team and Site on the lines risk analysis assessment. Duties and...

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Mechanical Designer

  • Entegee, Inc.
  • Wixom, MI
  • 22 days ago
  • Wixom, MI
  • 22 days ago

design of automotive manufacturing systems Develop detailed designs in SolidWorks for automation-related projects Pay Details: The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction...

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Mechanical Designer

  • RGBSI
  • Wixom, MI
  • 23 days ago
  • Wixom, MI
  • 23 days ago

Level Solidworks Assembly drawings, must have automation experience We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition...

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Salary for Industrial Designer Jobs in Michigan

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturingEngineers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Industrial Designers in Michigan offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
50.5%
Master's Degree
24.7%
Associate's Degree
13.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.1%
High School or GED
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
1.9%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Industrial Designers in Michigan
2-4 years
42.3%
Less than 1 year
29.5%
6-8 years
11.2%
4-6 years
6.7%
8-10 years
4.3%
None
3.4%
10+ years
2.6%



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