Design Engineer

Prepare sketches of ideas, detailed drawings, illustrations, artwork, or blueprints, using drafting instruments, paints and brushes, or computer-aided design equipment. A typical design engineer needs to combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.

Our client, a Automotive Manufacturing company, is looking for a Design Engineer for their Warren, MI /Hybrid location.
 
Responsibilities:

• The main function of a design engineer is to develop and design manufactured products, such as cars and home appliances. A typical design engineer needs to combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.
• Prepare sketches of ideas, detailed drawings, illustrations, artwork, or blueprints, using drafting instruments, paints and brushes, or computer-aided design equipment.
• Modify and refine designs, using working models, to conform with customer specifications, production limitations, or changes in design trends.
• Coordinate the look and function of product lines.
• Confer with engineering, marketing, production, or sales departments, or with customers, to establish and evaluate design concepts for manufactured products.
• Read publications, attend showings, and study competing products and design styles and motifs to obtain perspective and generate design concepts.
• Design graphic material for use as illustration or advertising on manufactured materials and packaging or containers.
• Support engineering activities within the Driveline space.
• Perform dynamic clearance testing and packaging assessments.
• Contribute to next-generation vehicle/program development initiatives.
• Work in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Utilize Teamcenter.
• Partner with DREs (Design Release Engineers) to receive and execute work instructions.
• Use Siemens NX for design and CAD-related activities.
• Independently complete CAD modeling and design work assignments.

 
Requirements:

• High School Diploma is acceptable
• Bachelor's degree in industrial design, architecture or engineering or equivalent years of experience. Masters degree preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience.
• 1-2 years of industry experience
• Programming experience is a plus, with opportunities to support emerging AI and algorithm-driven engineering initiatives.
• Driveline experience is preferred.
• Candidates with other Chassis experience will also be considered, including brakes, fuel systems, exhaust systems, air induction, etc.
• Opportunity to work on innovative next-generation vehicle development projects.
• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills and problem solving ability.
• Basic ability to utilize various forms of media, including print, electronic and film.
• Basic knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
• Previous experience using the computer to create layouts and generate new images.
• Experience with Adobe imaging software (i.e., Illustrator, Photoshop), computer aided design (CAD) software and graphics software.
• Top 3 Skills-
• Siemens NX CAD Design
• TeamCenter
• Advanced Vehicle Development - Chassis (Driveline
• Additional Skills (Indicate if preferred or required): 
• Siemens NX experience is required

 
Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program

Excellent growth and advancement opportunities