Design Engineer - 1st Shift Plymouth, MI

AXIS ENGINEERING - Design Engineer Responsibilities

• Support the Company’s mission, vision, values, and goals in the performance of daily activities.
• Creates designs for new and/or improved detail parts and assemblies for automotive structural components, frames, and associated components.
• Work with the project team to develop designs that fit the vehicle package and meet or exceed the performance targets specified by the customer promptly.
• Provide key input into the development of departmental strategic goals, along with identifying key measures to support the departmental goals.
• Designs projects for new and improved designs for automobile structural members, modules, and associated components.
• Supports the design process among engineers with model designs, analysis, and detailed cost estimation.
• Establishes and monitors capability and standard practice expectations.
• Assures quality compliance in both design and structural characteristics.
• Support weekly program Tech Reviews.
• Responsible for initiating ECRs in Matrix One/Campfire, support PMs with all program ECRs. Input, track, and log ECR entries from team evaluators and ensure team members respond to ECRs promptly.
• Participates in the design process, evaluating durability and other features to meet manufacturing requirements.
• Monitors budget, works with staff, and tracks resources to meet goals and deadlines.
• Tracks accountability, resource and pursues optimization of design methods.
• Verify component changes via overlay, including a second section for Matrix One/Campfire, and create a third overlay in product view.
• Assist in forming simulations.
• Assist in blank nesting.
• Assist in updating BOM.
• Maintain the Design open issues log.
• Responsible for adhering to all internal and OSHA-required safety procedures in performing daily work activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in design, Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of design standards in automobile structures and suspension systems.
• CAD, GD&T, CAE, and other software understanding.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with modeling techniques and drawing standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to read and write in English and perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to convey technical details to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills.

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and up to 15 paid holidays annually, thanks to our generous holiday and holiday bridge schedule. We also provide a tool allowance for our Skilled Trades Associates.
• Relocation Assistance:
  Our company offers comprehensive relocation assistance, including coverage for temporary housing and travel costs for our Skilled Trades and Salaried positions.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well‑being.
• Growth Opportunities:
  Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on‑the‑job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development:
  We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.