2D CAD Designer – Plant Layout

Manager - Talent Acquisition @ ALTEN Technology USA | Employee Relations, Contract Negotiation

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow.

Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching;

paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

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Key Responsibilities:

This role is responsible for leading and maintaining the official 2D plant layout for multiple equipment and manufacturing activities. The position requires extensive onsite engagement, strong coordination with suppliers, and the ability to accurately translate field conditions and vendor-provided information into a consolidated layout of record. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated professional with deep experience in manufacturing layout development and conveyor system design.

• Spend the majority of time supporting projects in the Detroit area, with extended onsite assignments at manufacturing plant locations as required
• The majority of this individuals’ time will be spent in the Detroit area, long stretches will be onsite in Belvidere, IL and Toledo, OH at the plant work site
• Maintain and manage the layout of record by integrating supplier-provided drawings and issuing weekly layout releases
• Ensure timely, accurate, and well-organized submission of all AutoCAD drawings from suppliers on the designated data-sharing platform
• Develop and update 2D AutoCAD drawings for conveyors, carriers, and related equipment
• Create detailed layout studies including cross-sections, station layouts, interference checks, chording studies, and envelope studies
• Collaborate with suppliers, vendors, and internal engineering teams to resolve layout conflicts and support program execution
• Report directly to the Engineering Program Manager

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 10 years of AutoCAD design experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing environments
• In-depth knowledge of conveyor layouts systems, and design principles
• General understanding of various conveyor types and their associated components
• Strong ability to perform field measurements, interpret site conditions, and convert technical inputs into accurate layouts

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, and Wholesale Motor Vehicles and Parts