Sr. Designer

What We Are Looking For

This position is responsible for generating concepts, layout drawings, tolerance stack-up analysis, 3D models, and detail drawings of automotive powertrain components, sub-assemblies and modules. Interface between Design Team Leader and Product Engineers, assembling information from various sources into final work products. Will be responsible for multiple job assignments at a time.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
• Develop and maintain 3D models and drawings of automotive powertrain components, sub-assemblies and modules, using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.
• Support in the design of testing and prototype fixtures, if necessary
• Perform package studies given customer engineering requirements and engine environment details
• Follow internal procedures and standards including customer rules and drafting guidelines
• Create drawings/tolerance stack-up analysis/exploded views/models from supplied information such as sketches, marked prints, catalog references, layouts and other information supplied by Product Engineers.
• Design components from a variety of different manufacturing processes: castings, forgings, stampings, powdered metal, machine turned components, molded plastics
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to drawings.
• Generate drawings in accordance with industry design standards; ANSI, ISO, etc.
• Maintain drawings and models within TeamCenter database
• Preparing for and participating in design reviews with the Engineering Team
• Participate in supplier and customer meetings to understand and implement needs from all sides still assuring functionality/feasibility/cost
• Coordinates and chairs necessary job/task clarification meetings with local team members as necessary
• Apply Design for Manufacturing principles to simplify manufacturing functions
• Keep track of lessons learned to share with other designers/engineering team and development design guidelines.

What Qualifications You Should Have

• Associate’s Degree in Design/Drafting or equivalent experience
• Design experience in automotive powertrain products
• 8+ years of Catia V5 design experience (high proficiency in 3D modeling and detailing).
• Familiarity with Industry Standards related to Detailed Drawing Requirements, ANSI, ISO, etc.
• Knowledgeable in designing of castings, stampings and turned components
• Advanced GD&T knowledge (it’s understanding and usage) in order to properly apply the rules to drawings
• Perform stack-up calculations to component and sub assembly tolerances to ensure fit and function
• Efficient in writing, communication and ability to manage technical details
• TeamCenter or TeamCenter X data management experience
• Knowledge in data transfer techniques
• Knowledge in DFM methods to simplify assembly efforts
• Proficient with Microsoft office products - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Willingness to travel as needed and to work abroad for training purposes