Lower Structures Design Engineer
Job ID
125857
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Automotive
Location
Warren, Michigan, United States
Talascend is seeking a Product Design Engineer for placement with our client in Warren, Michigan
SUMMARY:
The main function of a design engineer is to develop and design manufactured products, such as cars and home appliances. A typical design engineer needs to combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare sketches of ideas, detailed drawings, illustrations, artwork, or blueprints, using drafting instruments, paints and brushes, or computer-aided design equipment.
Lower/under body structures
ECR’s – engineer change request
Spot welding
Designing the structure parts
Modify and refine designs, using working models, to conform with customer specifications, production limitations, or changes in design trends.
Coordinate the look and function of product lines.
Confer with engineering, marketing, production, or sales departments, or with customers, to establish and evaluate design concepts for manufactured products.
Read publications, attend showings, and study competing products and design styles and motifs to obtain perspective and generate design concepts.
Design graphic material for use as illustration or advertising on manufactured materials and packaging or containers.
REQUIREMENTS:
Creativity, verbal and written communication skills and problem solving ability.
Basic ability to utilize various forms of media, including print, electronic and film.
Basic knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
Previous experience using the computer to create layouts and generate new images.
Experience with Adobe imaging software (i.e., Illustrator, Photoshop), computer aided design (CAD) software and graphics software.
Bachelor's degree in industrial design, architecture or engineering. Masters degree preferred.
10+ years experience required.
SUMMARY:
The main function of a design engineer is to develop and design manufactured products, such as cars and home appliances. A typical design engineer needs to combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare sketches of ideas, detailed drawings, illustrations, artwork, or blueprints, using drafting instruments, paints and brushes, or computer-aided design equipment.
Lower/under body structures
ECR’s – engineer change request
Spot welding
Designing the structure parts
Modify and refine designs, using working models, to conform with customer specifications, production limitations, or changes in design trends.
Coordinate the look and function of product lines.
Confer with engineering, marketing, production, or sales departments, or with customers, to establish and evaluate design concepts for manufactured products.
Read publications, attend showings, and study competing products and design styles and motifs to obtain perspective and generate design concepts.
Design graphic material for use as illustration or advertising on manufactured materials and packaging or containers.
REQUIREMENTS:
Creativity, verbal and written communication skills and problem solving ability.
Basic ability to utilize various forms of media, including print, electronic and film.
Basic knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
Previous experience using the computer to create layouts and generate new images.
Experience with Adobe imaging software (i.e., Illustrator, Photoshop), computer aided design (CAD) software and graphics software.
Bachelor's degree in industrial design, architecture or engineering. Masters degree preferred.
10+ years experience required.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.