Sr. CAD Engineer
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the CAD modeling and development of weight efficient automotive BIW Structural parts and assemblies to deliver the highest level of performance in NVH, Durability and Crashworthiness performance
- Perform detailed analysis of section properties, materials and manufacturing processes through benchmarking activities to understand competitiveness of designs
- Manage the CAD design of parts to ensure proper package and production release in 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Develop CAD to support design alternative studies and production development of parts
- Application of required tolerances using GD&T CAD tools
- Design with excellence at system and component level with great attention to every detail optimized for performance, size, weight, durability and cost
- Work closely with both internal teams and external suppliers using creativity and teamwork to integrate multiple systems in the most efficient way possible
- Cross functionally work with Manufacturing, Design and Product Development as well as with Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Stamping and Suppliers on items such as tool buy-offs and secondary component changes
- Coordinate and communicate with interfacing suppliers
- Effectively provide direction to others and negotiate a balanced solution
- Travel domestically and internationally as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent from ABET accredited institution or equivalent body structures automotive experience
- 5+ years of expertise in automotive Body Structures systems and sub-systems at OEM or supplier desired
- Proven 3D CAD skills, proficient with 3DEXPERIENCE platform/CATIA V5/V6. Experience in Generative Shape Design module, surfacing and sheet metal design
- Experience in full life cycle development from concept to prototype to full production
- Experience in manufacturing processes and joining applicable for body structures such as cold form stamping, hot form stamping, welding, casting, and extrusion
- Experience in prototype assembly and production assembly with the willingness to assemble your own parts
- Excellent communication and team building skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:
- Experience in Aluminum tubular welded structures (very advantageous)
- Experience working with Class A surface data
- Experience with structural load path planning and solving complicated packaging problems
- Experience in setting up the sealing strategies
- Ability to create testing plans and conduct / coordinate physical tests to prove out design concepts and ensure performance targets are being achieved
- Detail oriented personality with a determined problem-solving attitude using an Engineering first principles approach
- Design release engineering experience including engineering change management and project management experiences
- A strong understanding of various analysis tools such as ANSYS, OptiStruct, MatLab, ADAMS, etc.
- Proof of excellence in your past position, while demonstrating profound creativity in resolving mechanical design problems
- Solid track record of successful system level integration
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.
Drug Screen may be required.
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Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
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