Sr. CAD Designer Closures Plastics, California

Our Client, an EV Manufacturer company, is looking for a Sr. CAD Designer – Closures Plastics for their Newark, CA location.

 

Responsibilities:

Design parts and assemblies for vehicle programs through the entire product life cycle, from concept to production to service/warranty/end-of-life.

Mechanical design and packaging of closures plastic components (i.e. Hood, Fender, Side Door, Decklid and Liftgate Trim components, Spoilers, Claddings, etc.) to meet system and vehicle requirements while optimizing for efficiency, cost, weight, manufacturability, and serviceability.

Ensure vehicles conform to all motor vehicle safety standards governing Closures system operation

Work closely with the design engineering team and other stakeholders and attribute owners to create world class designs:

Collaboration assistance with cross functional teams such as CAE by interpreting and using analysis results to guide and evolve the design.

Collaboration assistance with manufacturing to ensure efficient process sequence and build quality.

Cross functionally works with Manufacturing, Design and Product Development as well as with Stamping and Suppliers on items such as tool design and secondary component changes.

Perform analysis of section properties, materials, and manufacturing processes through benchmarking activities to understand competitiveness of designs.

Apply GD&T, create drawings, packaging layouts and design for manufacturability/assembly (DFM, DFA).

 

Requirements:

2 or 4-year technical degree in a relevant discipline from ABET accredited institution or equivalent desired.

Proven design, packaging, and 3D modeling skills using CATIA V5/V6 or similar software.

The ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks quickly in a high-pressure environment is crucial.

Detail oriented personality with a determined problem-solving attitude using an Engineering first principles approach.

Experience using the FEA tools within CATIA environment is desired.

Exhibiting excellence in previous roles that demonstrate a creative approach to resolving mechanical design/performance issues.

Candidates meet all qualifications for this role

Experience with automotive design work

5+ years of expertise in transportation industry Closures systems and sub-systems at an OEM or supplier is desired.

Experience designing and working with manufacturers to create parts and assemblies using high-volume manufacturing processes typically found in world class automotive environment.

Experience working with Class A surface data.

 

Why Should You Apply?

Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

 

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.