Senior Design Engineer

Our Client, a Global Automotive Supplier company, is looking for a Senior Design Engineer for their Novi, MI location.

• Use NX CAD
• Manage design files, design studies, component & assembly drawings in file library system. Capable of sending files via a variety of transfer methods and formats (ex. Teamcenter).
• Apply knowledge of plastic part design, injection-molding into design concepts and develop “smart” parameterized 3D CAD models and 2D drawings in appropriate CAD environment.
• On time release of drawings and CAD data to meet tooling kick-off dates.
• Component and system designs that meet customer performance and YFAI manufacturing requirements.
• Ongoing assessments of design to ensure that manufacturing and performance risks are addressed.
• Identification and resolution of design related issues during development and launch. Manage day-to-day project details. Includes creating and updating CAD model and drawing schedules (timeline), identifying project tasks, and managing those tasks to successful and timely completion. Take ownership of assigned deliverables.
• Design product to cost targets (cost awareness).
• Root-cause and identify short and long-term countermeasures for resolution of design, engineering or manufacturing feasibility issues.
• Apply working knowledge of basic Lean engineering principles and problem-solving tools including benchmarking & reverse engineering, DFMEA, 8D’s, tactical planning, Kepner-Tregoe Problem Resolution, 5-Why process, etc.

• Bachelor degree in STEM preferred.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Communicate effectively with standard tools and face-to-face with internal and external customers. Ability to clearly explain design concepts.
• Work effectively to lead in a team environment including direct, contract and global resources.
• Manage Engineering change process (Teamcenter experience, familiar with a change system process).
• NX CAD experience required.
• Catia is NOT applicable.
• Experience must be in automotive with plastics/injection mold pieces
• Will need Office Suite experience, especially in Power Point
• Ability to work with multi-functional groups
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to document required

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.