Senior Mechanical Designer

About the role

The Designer works under minimal supervision while developing designs, complex layouts, and stack-ups of individual parts or assemblies. The incumbent practices limited required judgment in their work, checks detail drawings and layouts, and produces detail drafting and other drafting‑related tasks as required. They continue training in advanced CAD/CAM methods. The Designer reports to the Manager of Design Engineering and typically has no direct reports, but is technically responsible for the design work they complete. The role involves interaction with program timing, financials, manufacturing, electrical hardware and software, quality, as well as external customers and suppliers as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate complex designs, layouts, and stack‑ups of individual parts or assemblies.
• Check detail drawings and layouts, which includes producing detail drafting and other drafting‑related tasks as required.
• Determine critical dimension and tolerance information by working with engineering personnel.
• Perform maintenance of CAD/CAM files.
• Continue training with advanced CAD/CAM methods and equipment and start and/or continue training with CAE methods and equipment.
• Provide a smooth interchange of ideas and information between supervisor, engineers, and co‑workers, maintaining daily personal contact with all facets of the function’s operations and staying aware of current progress.
• Develop and maintain customer and internal guide files, drafting standards, work instructions, and other tools intended to enhance the efficiency and abilities of the Design Group.
• Brainstorm new design concepts and assist in the creation and management of prototype BOMs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate's Degree in Design/Drafting required.
• Proficiency in CAD system NX required.
• Experience in the automotive industry required.
• Ability to read and understand complex design drawings, layouts, stack‑ups, and verbal design instructions required.
• Experience in advanced understanding of applying geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) required.
• Interpersonal skills such as professional verbal and written communication skills and ability to manage technical details required.
• Being a team player with good organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines required.
• Ability to use common software like Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) required.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Experience in powertrain, driveline, and/or 4WD/AWD systems preferred.
• Understanding of various manufacturing processes preferred, such as casting, molding, machining, and stamping.
• Proficiency in CAD CATIA system preferred.
• Proficiency in TeamCenter preferred.
• Experience and/or training in DFM/DFA preferred.

Skills

• Creative Problem‑Solving
• Effectively Present Solutions
• Engineering Technology
• Measure Solution Performance
• Relationship Maintenance

Pay

Salary Range: $88,800 - $124,875