Sr Design Engineer - 6mo Contract

Category: Professional
Location: Novi, MI 48374
Pay: $47.00 Hourly
Posted: 1 week ago
Status: Open

Description

Sr Design Engineer - 6mo Contract


If interested, please apply, then call/text 812-214-1037 or email Casey.Williamson@elwoodprofessional.com 

 

6mo Contract 

Salary up to $50hr


Company Profile

  • Leading global automotive manufacturer specializing in innovative interior systems and components, with a strong focus on quality, technology, and advanced manufacturing.

What's in it for you?

Elwood Professional associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits 

  • Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans
  • Holiday Pay
  • Teladoc (online care)
  • Referral Bonus Incentive
  • And More!

Sr Design Engineer - 6mo Contract Details:

  • Contract position
  • $47.00 to $50.00 /hour
  • Salaried
  • Responsible for development and delivery of product design datasets (2D/3D) utilizing NX from concept to production and leading the development of design solutions.
  • Support projects from Program Award through Start of Production.
  • Use NX CAD & Manage design files, design studies, component & assembly drawings in file library system.
  • Capable of sending files via a variety of transfer methods and formats (ex. Teamcenter).
  • Apply knowledge of plastic part design, injection-molding into design concepts and develop “smart” parameterized 3D CAD models and 2D drawings in appropriate CAD environment.
  • On time release of drawings and CAD data to meet tooling kick-off dates.•Component and system designs that meet customer performance and YFAI manufacturing requirements.
  • Ongoing assessments of design to ensure that manufacturing and performance risks are addressed.
  • Identification and resolution of design related issues during development and launch.
  • Manage day-to-day project details. Includes creating and updating CAD model and drawing schedules (timeline), identifying project tasks, and managing those tasks to successful and timely completion.
  • Take ownership of assigned deliverables
  • Design product to cost targets (cost awareness).
  • Root-cause and identify short and long-term countermeasures for resolution of design, engineering or manufacturing feasibility issues.
  • Apply working knowledge of basic Lean engineering principles and problem-solving tools including benchmarking & reverse engineering, DFMEA, 8D’s, tactical planning, Kepner-Tregoe Problem Resolution, 5-Why process, etc

Sr Design Engineer - 6mo Contract Qualifications:

  • Bachelor degree in STEM.
  • 5+ years of experience.
  • Communicate effectively with standard tools and face-to-face with internal and external customers.
  • Ability to clearly explain design concepts.
  • Work effectively to lead in a team environment including direct, contract and global resources.
  • Manage Engineering change process (Teamcenter experience, familiar with a change system process)
  • The position is based in Novi, but will require periodic travel to Auburn Hills, MI


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.


How to Apply:

Email, call, or text us today! Feel free to apply online at www.elwoodjobs.com!


Casey Williamson

4111 Central Avenue

Columbus, IN 47203

(812) 214-1037 ext.

casey.williamson@elwoodprofessional.com



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