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Design Leader

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Warren, MIHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Waltonen is hiring a Design Leader. Waltonen is seeking a Design Leader to supervise designers, detailers, and checkers. This role involves daily customer contact, presenting technical information, and utilizing CAD design software. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a design lead role within a manufacturing environment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Key focus areas include Supervise Designers, Detailers and Checkers, Contact customers daily, and Present technical information to groups.

Successful candidates bring Design Lead Experience In Manufacturing Environment, Familiarity With CAD Software, and Ability To Meet Deadlines. Important skills include CAD Design Software, Technical Information Presentation, Meet Deadlines, Excellent Communication Skills, Multi-Task, and Prioritize. Preferred (not required): NX Design, BIW Design, Product Design, and Creo Design.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CAD Design SoftwareTechnical Information PresentationMeet DeadlinesExcellent Communication SkillsMulti-TaskPrioritizeNX DesignBIW DesignProduct DesignCreo Design

Qualifications

Previous Design Lead Role in Manufacturing EnvironmentAutomotive Industry ExperienceDefense Industry ExperienceAerospace Industry Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Waltonen is actively seeking a Design Leader to join our team.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Supervision of Designers, Detailers and Checkers

  • Daily customer contact and presentation of technical information to groups

  • Daily use of CAD design software can be expected

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in a Design Lead role in a manufacturing environment

  • Automotive, defense or aerospace industry experience is a plus

  • Familiarity as a Designer utilizing CAD software is required

  • The ability to work with and meet deadlines is essential for success in this position

  • Excellent communication skills with customers, peers and subordinates is critical

  • An innate ability to multi-task and prioritize is also essential

Preferred Qualifications:

  • NX design background

  • BIW design

  • Product design

  • Creo design background

All employees are required to work within the confines and responsibilities of the quality system.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Vacation and Holiday pay

  • Employer matching 401K

  • Hybrid work schedule after 90 days for eligible positions

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Flexible Spending Programs (FSAs)

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs

  • Off-site company events & Employee Luncheons

Who are we?

Founded in 1957 and proudly 100% U.S.-owned, Waltonen has deep roots in Warren, Michigan, and a strong commitment to supporting our local community. As a trusted engineering company, we serve the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries with precision, innovation, and integrity. Our team takes pride not only in the work we do, but in the positive impact we make—both in the industries we serve and in the community we call home.

Waltonen Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, weight, height, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.

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