Sr. Designer

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Schedule type:
Full Time Contract Type:
Full TimeWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORThis 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 Team Center 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 products8+ 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

Team Center or Team Center 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, Power Point Willingness  to travel as needed and to work abroad for training purposes