Sr. CAD Engineer, Body Structures, California

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the CAD modeling and development of weight efficient automotive BIW Structural parts and assemblies to deliver the highest level of performance in NVH, Durability and Crashworthiness performance

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

Manage the CAD design of parts to ensure proper package and production release in 3D experience platform. Develop CAD to support design alternative studies and production development of parts

Application of required tolerances using GD&T CAD tools

Design with excellence at system and component level with great attention to every detail optimized for performance, size, weight, durability and cost

Work closely with both internal teams and external suppliers using creativity and teamwork to integrate multiple systems in the most efficient way possible

Cross functionally work with Manufacturing, Design and Product Development as well as with Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Stamping and Suppliers on items such as tool buy-offs and secondary component changes

Coordinate and communicate with interfacing suppliers

Effectively provide direction to others and negotiate a balanced solution

Travel domestically and internationally as required

Qualifications:

5+ years of expertise in automotive Body Structures systems and sub-systems at OEM or supplier desired

Proven 3D CAD skills, proficient with 3D Experience platform/CATIA V5/V6. Experience in Generative Shape Design module, surfacing and sheet metal design

Experience in full life cycle development from concept to prototype to full production

Experience in manufacturing processes and joining applicable for body structures such as cold form stamping, hot form stamping, welding, casting, and extrusion

Experience in prototype assembly and production assembly with the willingness to assemble your own parts

Excellent communication and team building skills

Preferred:

Experience in Aluminum tubular welded structures (very advantageous)

Experience working with Class A surface data

Experience with structural load path planning and solving complicated packaging problems

Experience in setting up the sealing strategies

Ability to create testing plans and conduct / coordinate physical tests to prove out design concepts and ensure performance targets are being achieved

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

Design release engineering experience including engineering change management and project management experiences

A strong understanding of various analysis tools such as ANSYS, OptiStruct, MatLab, ADAMS, etc.

Proof of excellence in your past position, while demonstrating profound creativity in resolving mechanical design problems

Solid track record of successful system level integration

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent from ABET accredited institution or equivalent body structures automotive experience

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit to learn more.

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.