Sr. CAD Engineer
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Engineering
Product Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Overview
Job title:
CAD Design
Location:
Southfield Michagan
-Onsite
Duration: long term Contract
MandatorySkills & Qualifications
8 years of experience in transportation / automotive product development
Proven expertise in Closures systems and sub-systems (OEM or Tier-1 supplier experience required)
Strong hands-on experience with CATIA V5/V6 or equivalent CAD tools
Advanced 3D modeling, packaging, and detailed design skills
Experience working with Class A surface data
Deep knowledge of high-volume automotive manufacturing processes
Proven experience collaborating with:
Manufacturing teams
CAE teams (interpreting and applying analysis results)
Stamping teams and suppliers
Ability to support tool design
, secondary component changes, and production feasibilityStrong understanding and application of:
GD&T
DFM (Design for Manufacturability)
DFA (Design for Assembly)
Experience creating:
Engineering drawings
Packaging layouts
Section property and material analysis
Benchmarking experience to evaluate design competitiveness
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Strong problem-solving mindset using engineering first principles
Detail-oriented with a consistent track record of design excellence
Demonstrated creativity in resolving mechanical design and performance issues
Experience using FEA tools within the CATIA environment (required or strongly expected)
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