Sr CAD Engineer-Closures

Job ID
132128
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Southfield, Michigan, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Sr. CAD Engineer for closures with a leading automotive manufacturer located in Southfield, Michigan.

OVERVIEW
Join a dynamic, fast-paced engineering team focused on product development for vehicle closure systems. As a Senior CAD Engineer, you'll collaborate closely with fellow designers and engineering managers to bring innovative automotive designs to life.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design parts and assemblies for vehicle programs through the entire product life cycle, from concept to production to service/warranty/end-of-life.
  • Mechanical design, analysis and packaging of various closures components to meet system and vehicle requirements while optimizing for design efficiency, cost, weight, manufacturability, and serviceability.
  • Ensure vehicles conform to all motor vehicle safety standards governing closures system operation.
  • Work closely with the full design engineering team and other stakeholders and attribute owners to create world class designs.
  • Collaboration assistance with cross functional teams such as CAE by interpreting and using analysis results to guide and evolve the design.
  • Collaboration assistance with manufacturing to ensure efficient process sequence and build quality.
  • Cross functionally work with manufacturing, design and product development as well as with stamping and suppliers on items such as tool design and secondary component changes.
  • Perform analysis of section properties, materials, and manufacturing processes through benchmarking activities to understand competitiveness of designs.
  • Apply GD&T, create drawings, packaging layouts and design for manufacturability/assembly.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline from ABET accredited institution or equivalent desired
  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering preferred
  • 5+ years of expertise in transportation industry product development; within closures systems and sub-systems at an OEM or supplier preferred.
  • Experience designing and working with manufacturers to create parts and assemblies using high-volume manufacturing processes typically found in world class automotive environment.
  • Experience working with Class A surface data.
  • Proven design, packaging, and 3D modeling skills using CATIA V5/V6 or similar software.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks quickly in a high-pressure environment
  • Detail oriented personality with a determined problem-solving attitude using an Engineering first principles approach.
  • Experience using the FEA tools within CATIA environment is desired.
  • Exhibiting excellence in previous roles that demonstrate a creative approach to resolving mechanical design/performance issues.
Preferred Requirements
  • CAE experience.
  • Shift: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-6 PM EDT; Onsite role

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.

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