
Mechanical Designer A Job ID – 10016452
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The Mechanical Designer role focuses on creating and modifying detailed mechanical designs for body assembly equipment, using CAD tools such as CATIA. Responsibilities include developing drawings, reviewing specifications, coordinating with engineering teams, and supporting installation at customer sites. Candidates must have a high school education, 5‑7 years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of automotive assembly standards.
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Mechanical Designer A Job ID – 10016452
Requirements:
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- High School
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5-7 years of experience.
In This Role You Will:
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- Senior Mechanical Designer I Catia cad skills – NO PRODUCT DESIGNERS For Body Assembly, knowledge of FCA North American standards and specifications. Strong understanding of BA GEO and Fixture Tools for Framing, Bodyside Systems and Sub Assembly. Strong knowledge of auto assembly strategies (i.e. part flow within an assembly plant / body Shop), vendor coordination (importing Weld Guns, End of Arm Tooling, etc.), work in model space and paper space, understand how a GEO and Respot Systems function. Strong Design skills and understanding of Body Shop Transfer Systems, Elevator, Gates and Pallet Systems. Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies/tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment. Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed. Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems. Drive and understand customer specifications both corporate and plant and apply the client standards for use in all aspects of mechanical designs. Modify existing 3D and 2D models for “Kits” and create new designs for simple and intermediate and complex systems. Develop Kit Sheet showing before and after. Understanding of customer specifications (corporate and plant), standards, and local and/or national Strong Detail stack up and methodology and how it relates to machining and tool stack up. Coordinate and review with Technical Leaders, Project Engineers, Sr. Mechanical Engineers, and colleagues to maintain consistency within a given project, and or to resolve design or other problems. Computers – Knowledge of Windows, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and a high degree of competence with CAD platforms and associated application software.
Qualifications:
Familiar with NAAMS Standards, OEM Standards, Attributes / trees structure (File and Model) Understanding of Mechanical Design Sequences / Controls documents to Controls Design. Detail stack up and methodology and how it relates to machining and tool stack up. Ability to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems. Extensive previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for this position. Active participation on 5 or more projects. Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. Troubleshooting – Determining causes of mechanical errors and deciding what to do about it. May be required to travel to other Facilities, and customer site to assist in the installation / start-up and final machine acceptance. Description (Additional Information):
Work under minimal supervision, carries out a variety of moderately complex to Complex design assignments, exercising considerable to extensive latitude in the use of initiatives and independent judgment. Prepares sketches or completes detail and layout drawings from verbal or written instructions on product or plant equipment. Works independently on the development of original designs or adaptations requiring specialized experience. May supervise lower level drafters on some phases of design. 5+ years Mechanical Design and Engineering experience in Body Assembly or Associates Degree in Mechanical Technology or equivalent experience Ability to work independently and within teams Ability to travel domestically (0-15%) and internationally as project needs, may require for technical support
Experience Requirements:
5-7 years experience.
Job Category: Mechanical Engineering
Job Location: MI Southfield
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