NX Designer – Underbody, Propulsion & Chassis

Job Title: Design Engineer – Propulsion & Chassis
Job Description Join a leading technology company in the Chassis, Propulsion, and Architectural Design Group. You will be responsible for the design and validation of parts within Rechargeable Energy Storage Systems (RESS) in advanced product development. This role involves working on plastic IC boards or Bus Bars, designing advanced parts for RESS components.

• Design highly complex components and simple sub-systems.
• Provide technical design leadership for major sub-systems.
• Mentor and coach other designers.
• Ensure communication between sub-system groups.
• Verify the quality of design team output.
• Lead design reviews.
• Resolve technical design conflicts.
• Follow corporate standards and policies.
• Assess buildability, manufacturability, and integration with Lead Design Engineer and Design Managers.
• Advise first-line supervisors of project status, timing, resource availability, and capability.
• Assist in establishing design completion dates.

• Proficiency in NX, with at least 3 years of experience in NX Design.
• Engineering or Technical Degree.
• Experience with Evaluation Tools such as Pre/Post, Topology Optimize, and Mold Flow.
• Advanced knowledge of CAD, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles, part tolerancing, and math data management skills with 9 years of experience.
• Familiarity with email communication tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional and cross-cultural collaboration.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for leading meetings and virtual events.
• Teamwork skills, with the ability to work well with others.
• Ability to work independently with moderate direction from management.
• Leadership and mentoring skills necessary to support and provide constructive performance feedback to designers.
• Knowledge in engineering/design commodity group and global safety standards and SAE guidelines.

• Experience with Plastics and Metal Stampings.
• Automotive industry experience.
• Understanding of part validation, topology optimization, and Mold Flow.

The pay range for this position is $28.50 – $48.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan — Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:
This is a hybrid position in Detroit, MI.

Final date to receive applications This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2025.

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