3D CAD Design Lead – Plant Layout & Conveyance Systems

3D CAD Design Lead – Plant Layout & Conveyance Systems

ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company providing solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects across sectors such as aerospace, medical devices, autonomous vehicles, robotics, automotive OEMs, commercial vehicles, etc.
Key benefits for full-time employees include medical, dental, vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship opportunities.

This role serves as the technical lead responsible for developing, maintaining, and coordinating comprehensive 3D plant layouts and product carrier designs. The position requires close collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who can perform accurate field observations and measurements, and effectively translate supplier and vendor data into a unified, interference‑free plant layout.

• Integrate supplier‑provided 3D CAD models into the overall plant layout using scanned point cloud data to identify interferences, clearance issues, and safety concerns.
• Maintain alignment of all 3D layouts with internal assembly, manufacturing, and safety standards.
• Manage and ensure timely, accurate, and well‑organized submission of all supplier 3D CAD drawings on the designated data‑sharing platform.
• Design and review 3D models of product carriers, conveyors, and related material‑handling equipment for program milestones and reviews.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve layout, integration, and constructability issues.
• Report directly to the Project Manager and support project execution through design validation and technical reviews.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in 3D CAD design within automotive or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Strong expertise in conveyor systems and product carrier design.
• Proven experience working within 3D point cloud environments as part of the design and validation workflow.
• Ability to interpret field conditions, vendor data, and engineering inputs to develop accurate and buildable plant 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