Design Engineer

About the role

This role focuses on the design and development of automotive chassis systems with a strong emphasis on hands-on CAD work using CATIA V6 and CATIA V5.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify complex 3D solid and surface models for chassis components.
• Produce and maintain detailed 2D drawings and 3D annotated drawings to support manufacturing and assembly.
• Perform basic CAE analysis to support design development and validation activities.
• Own engineering designs from concept through release, ensuring compliance with engineering, manufacturing, and quality requirements.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles throughout the design process to ensure feasible and efficient production.
• Collaborate closely with PICs, CAD support staff, and cross-functional engineering teams to align designs with project goals.
• Communicate project status, design updates, risks, and technical issues clearly and in a timely manner.
• Integrate quickly into existing projects and contribute with minimal ramp-up time.
• Focus primarily on hands-on CAD modeling, ensuring designs are robust, manufacturable, and well documented.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of automotive mechanical or chassis design experience, with direct experience designing physical chassis components.
• Proficiency with CATIA V6 or CATIA V5 for hands-on CAD design.
• Strong experience with 3D solid modeling and surface modeling.
• Proven ability to create detailed 2D drawings and 3D annotated drawings.
• Ability to independently create, own, and release engineering designs, rather than only supporting or coordinating.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and strong knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
• Experience performing basic CAE analysis to support design validation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey technical information and project updates effectively.
• Primary focus on CAD design rather than electronics-focused chassis work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field is preferred.
• Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Comfort working with both CATIA V6 and CATIA V5, with the ability to learn new data management practices on the job.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new CAD data management processes and tools.
• Experience working in a fast-paced automotive environment with cross-functional teams.