Job Title: Staff Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Type: Full Time (Exempt)

Location: Novi, MI (On-Site)

Reports To: Engineering Leader

Overview: America's energy grid is undergoing its most significant transformation in a century — and Brooks Utility Products has been at the center of utility infrastructure for over 150 years. As the country's oldest electric utility manufacturer and the leading manufacturer of transformer-rated meter sockets, test switches, metering enclosures, and utility security equipment, we sit where grid modernization, advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) deployment, and infrastructure investment are driving durable, long-cycle demand. In 2022, we joined Madison Industries, bringing the resources and ambition of a world-class industrial platform to a business with unmatched customer relationships and domain expertise. If you want to own outcomes, shape strategy, and build something that matters — this is where that happens.

We are seeking a talented, self-driven Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to become a core technical contributor at Brooks. This is a high-impact, visible role that sits at the intersection of R&D, new product development, and factory floor support — you will own engineering projects end-to-end, from early concept through commercialization and into production support.

⚑ Work model note: This is a full-time, on-site position at our Novi, MI facility.

Our team does its best work together — in the lab, on the shop floor, and around the whiteboard. We are looking for someone who is energized by a collaborative, in-person environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

New Product Development (NPD)

Lead design and development of engineered products from concept through commercialization, collaborating with marketing, supply chain, sales, and customers.
Evaluate, develop, and implement electromechanical solutions quickly under compressed timelines.
Design products in conformance with applicable agency standards (UL, IEEE, NEMA, ANSI, etc.).
Contribute to brainstorming and technical review sessions to develop solutions that improve performance, cost-efficiency, and reliability of metering solutions.
Produce complete engineering documentation: CAD models, detailed drawings, BOMs, and product specifications.

R&D and Custom Product Engineering

Support custom engineering requests from utility customers — translating field requirements into manufacturable solutions.
Redesign existing products for improved function, cost reduction, 80/20 portfolio simplification, and evolving customer requirements.
Manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams.

Factory Floor & Production Support

Actively engage with production and quality teams during product launches to ensure high-quality output.
Provide sustaining engineering support for existing product lines — troubleshoot issues as they arise on the floor.

Qualifications and Competencies:

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or closely related discipline.
Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes: compression molding, CNC machining, sheet metal forming, plastic injection molding, and welding.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engineering projects independently with minimal supervision.
Mechanically savvy with strong hands-on problem-solving instincts.
Clear written and verbal communication skills — able to document decisions and convey technical content to non-engineers.

Preferred / Nice to Have

Experience with third-party testing and certification processes (UL, IEEE, NEMA).
Background in electrical utility, metering, or industrial equipment manufacturing.
Familiarity with GD&T, DFM/DFA principles, and structured product development processes (stage-gate or similar).
Experience supporting production launches and resolving field quality issues.

This role is a strong fit for an engineer who:

Prefers to own projects fully rather than play a supporting role — you will be the engineer of record.
Enjoys variety — R&D, NPD, and production support mean no two weeks are the same.
Finds energy in being on the floor, not behind a screen all day — our best work happens in person.
Wants to see tangible results: products you designed will be shipped to utilities across North America.
Thrives in a lean, entrepreneurial environment where your contributions are visible and valued.

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