Junior Automotive CAD Designer

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Mentorship from industry professionals

Hybrid role in Kimberley

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Automotive CAD Designer intern in Kimberley. You will gain hands-on experience in automotive design, create CAD models, drawings, and visualizations under experienced designers.

The role emphasizes learning, exposure to design standards, and collaboration within a professional studio environment, offering a practical path into a career in automotive design.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Design, Industrial Design, or a related technical field.
• Foundational knowledge of 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD).
• Basic understanding of automotive components and design principles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, good organizational and time management skills.
• Able to work collaboratively in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior designers in creating and modifying 3D CAD models of automotive parts and assemblies.
• Generate 2D engineering drawings with dimensions, tolerances, and notes.
• Prepare visualizations and renderings of design concepts.
• Support the creation and maintenance of design documentation, including BOMs.
• Collaborate with the design team to understand project requirements and design intent.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to design improvements.
• Learn and apply company design standards and best practices.
• Assist with preparation of models for prototyping and manufacturing.
• Maintain organized digital files and project data.
• Gaining exposure to various aspects of automotive design and engineering.

Skills

Eagerness to learn

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Mechanics/Engineering/Industrial Design degree or diploma

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

AutoCAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic automotive design firm in Kimberley , is looking for an enthusiastic and aspiring Junior Automotive CAD Designer to join their team. This internship provides an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or an individual early in their career to gain hands-on experience in automotive design and 3D modeling. You will work under the guidance of experienced designers, assisting in the creation of detailed CAD models, drawings, and visualizations for automotive components and concepts. The ideal candidate is passionate about automotive design, possesses foundational CAD skills, and is eager to learn and grow within a professional design environment. This role is crucial for supporting ongoing design projects and contributing to the innovative work being done in Kimberley .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior designers in creating and modifying 3D CAD models of automotive parts and assemblies.
• Generate 2D engineering drawings with dimensions, tolerances, and notes.
• Prepare visualizations and renderings of design concepts.
• Support the creation and maintenance of design documentation, including Bill of Materials (BOMs).
• Collaborate with the design team to understand project requirements and design intent.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to discussions on design improvements.
• Learn and apply company design standards and best practices.
• Assist with the preparation of models for prototyping and manufacturing.
• Maintain organized digital files and project data.
• Gain exposure to various aspects of automotive design and engineering.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Design, Industrial Design, or a related technical field.
• Foundational knowledge of 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD).
• Basic understanding of automotive components and design principles.
• Eagerness to learn and develop CAD skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A passion for the automotive industry and design.

Benefits

This internship offers a valuable learning experience with a competitive stipend. You will receive mentorship from experienced automotive design professionals and gain practical skills in industry-standard CAD software. Opportunities to contribute to real-world automotive design projects are provided. This hybrid role in Kimberley is an excellent stepping stone for a career in automotive design, offering exposure to a professional design studio environment and the chance to build a strong foundation in the field.