CAD Designer – Closures ​/ Upper Body Sheet Metal (Catia)

We are looking for an experienced CAD Designer / Automotive Design Engineer with strong expertise in Closures or Upper Body Sheet Metal design
. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of OEM-level automotive design experience and hands-on proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 and 3

DEXPERIENCE (3DX).

• Design and develop automotive closure and upper body sheet metal components using CATIA V5/V6 and 3
  
  DEXPERIENCE.
• Work on components such as doors, hood, liftgate/tailgate, decklid, fenders, and related closure structures
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• Develop 3D models, assemblies, detail drawings, and engineering documentation
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• Ensure designs meet OEM design standards, packaging requirements, manufacturing feasibility, and functional requirements
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• Perform design modifications, engineering changes, and support design release activities
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• Collaborate with Body, BIW, Manufacturing, CAE, Quality, and Supplier Engineering teams
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• Review and resolve design issues, fitment concerns, clearance/interference issues, and manufacturability constraints
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• Support DFMEA, DVP&R, design reviews, and change management activities as required.
• Maintain design data, BOMs, and product documentation within relevant PLM/PDM systems
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• Participate in technical discussions with OEM and cross-functional engineering teams.

• 10-15 years of automotive CAD/design experience
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• Proven experience in Closures Sheet Metal design;
  Upper Body/BIW experience is also acceptable.
• Advanced hands‑on experience with:
• CATIA V5
• CATIA V6 / 3
  
  DEXPERIENCE (3DX)
• Strong understanding of sheet metal design, automotive body structures, GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and manufacturing processes
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• Experience with design release and engineering change processes
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• Good understanding of automotive OEM standards and product development processes
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• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

• Experience working directly with or supporting global automotive OEM programs
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• Exposure to Teamcenter, ENOVIA, or other PLM/PDM systems
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• Experience with design reviews, supplier coordination, and production support
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• Knowledge of APQP, DFMEA, PPAP, and automotive quality standards
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