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eShocan

Design Engineer

Livonia, MI · On-site

Design Engineer: Concept engineering and feasibility study for exterior trim components. Design and develop front and rear trim, structural components, closures, body fascias, grilles, and exterior ...

Reliance One

Design Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI

$50 - $55/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Design Engineer - Engine Systems Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States $50-55/hour Contract Opportunity * Full-time contract opportunity * Benefits begin on day one, including medical, dental, and ...

NTN Bearing Corp.

Design Engineer

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Come and be a part of our over 100-year history as a CAD/Design Engineer ! NTN Bearing Corporation (NBCA) is a major division of a multinational manufacturing company providing highly engineered and ...

Spicer Group

Design Engineer

Dundee, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

DESIGN ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES / SURFACE WATER SERVICE LINE POSITION SUMMARY Spicer Group is seeking a motivated Design Engineer to join our Water Resources / Surface Water Service Line. This ...

AVL DiTEST

System Design Engineer

Plymouth, MI · On-site +1

$95K - $130K/yr

The System Design Engineer is responsible for the design, integration, and technical execution of advanced emissions measurement and test systems supporting automotive, heavy-duty, non-road ...

AVL LIST GmbH

System Design Engineer

Plymouth, MI · On-site

$95K - $130K/yr

The System Design Engineer is responsible for the design, integration, and technical execution of advanced emissions measurement and test systems supporting automotive, heavy-duty, non-road ...

Actalent

Mechanical Design Engineer

Novi, MI · Hybrid

$71K - $97K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Mechanical Design Engineer The Mechanical Design Engineer will design and develop custom material handling and conveyor systems for automotive manufacturing facilities. In this role, you will play a ...

Actalent

Distribution Design Engineering I

Onsted, MI · Hybrid

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Distribution Design Engineer I This role focuses on planning, engineering, and designing electric and gas distribution systems to support reliable power delivery. You determine the need, size ...

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Ilmor Engineering

Marine Powertrain Design Engineer

New Hudson, MI · On-site

$75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

MARINE POWERTRAIN DESIGN ENGINEER At Ilmor Engineering, innovation runs as deep as our passion for performance. Proudly named a Crain's Top 100 Places to Work, we pair world-class engineering with a ...

Truck Hero

Design Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

The Design Engineer will be involved in developing new products and product extensions to compliment and support current product lines. CORE FUNCTIONS • Plan, conceptualize, and develop designs to ...

RealTruck Group Inc

Design Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI

The Design Engineer will be involved in developing new products and product extensions to compliment and support current product lines. CORE FUNCTIONS · Plan, conceptualize, and develop designs to ...

RealTruck

Design Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

The Design Engineer will be involved in developing new products and product extensions to compliment and support current product lines. CORE FUNCTIONS · Plan, conceptualize, and develop designs to ...

Reliance One

Senior Design Engineer

Wixom, MI · On-site

  • PTO

Senior Design Engineer Wixom, Michigan, United States Contract Opportunity On-Site | Full-Time Hours Benefits Begin Day 1 | Competitive Benefits Package | PTO & Paid Holidays Important Requirement:

Astemo Ltd

ICE Design Engineer

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site +1

This position will be part of the ICE Design Engineering (DE) group and will be responsible for design related activity of new ICE products and the redesign/support of current ICE products. This will ...

Astemo

ICE Design Engineer

Farmington Hills, MI

This position will be part of the ICE Design Engineering (DE) group and will be responsible for design related activity of new ICE products and the redesign/support of current ICE products. This will ...

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How much do design developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for design developer in Ann Arbor, MI is $126,546.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $103,700.00 and $153,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Design Developer vs Graphic Designer?

AspectDesign DeveloperGraphic Designer
CredentialsTypically holds a degree in design, computer science, or related fields; may have coding certificationsUsually has a degree or diploma in graphic design or visual arts
Work EnvironmentWorks on digital interfaces, websites, and applications, often collaborating with developersFocuses on visual content creation for print and digital media
Industry UsageCommon in tech, web development, and digital product companiesPrevalent in advertising, publishing, and branding agencies

Design Developers combine design skills with coding knowledge to create functional digital products, while Graphic Designers focus on visual aesthetics and branding. Both roles require creativity, but Design Developers are more involved in the technical implementation of designs for digital platforms.

What does a design developer do?

A design developer combines design skills with development expertise to create functional and visually appealing digital products, such as websites and applications. They often work with design tools like Adobe Creative Suite and coding languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to implement designs and ensure usability. Strong collaboration with designers and developers is essential in this role.

What cities near Ann Arbor, MI are hiring for Design Developer jobs?

Cities near Ann Arbor, MI with the most Design Developer job openings:

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Infographic showing various Design Developer job openings in Ann Arbor, MI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,546 per year, or $60.8 per hour.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Engineering and Manufacturing Company

Novi, MI • On-site

$100K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer –Capital Equipment – Direct Hire


A multinational company with a facility in the Novi, MI area is currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a Direct Hire opportunity with their growing engineering team. These are exciting opportunities for Mechanical Design Engineers looking for a company that offers excellent career growth, challenging custom engineering projects, strong technical leadership, outstanding benefits, and long-term stability.


Local candidates are preferred, but relocation assistance may be available for well-qualified candidates.


Mechanical Design Engineer salaries are anticipated to be around $100,000 annually, based on each candidate's experience and education. All well-qualified candidates will be considered regardless of pay rate.


Qualified Mechanical Design Engineers will have most, if not all, of the following skills and experience:


  • 3+ years of recent and relevant Mechanical Design Engineering experience within capital equipment, industrial machinery, automation, or custom equipment manufacturing
  • 3+ years of recent experience using SolidWorks to develop 3D models, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings is highly preferred
  • Experience designing custom mechanical equipment, weldments, fabricated assemblies, and large industrial machinery
  • Experience developing Bills of Materials (BOMs), equipment layouts, and manufacturing documentation
  • Knowledge of combustion systems, thermal processing equipment, or heat treat systems is a plus
  • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
  • Must be willing to travel occasionally to customer sites and manufacturing facilities to support equipment installation, startup, testing, and troubleshooting as required.
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline is preferred, but equivalent capital equipment design experience will be strongly considered.