Mid-Level CAD Designer

FEV México; Puebla de Zaragoza; Presencial; MXN 360.000 - 540.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

FEV México seeks a Mid-Level CAD Designer to join our automotive engineering team. You will develop detailed 2D/3D designs for plastic and sheet metal, create assemblies, and ensure designs meet functionality, manufacturability, cost, and timing requirements.

You will collaborate with Design Coordinators, engineers, and customers, applying CATIA and Siemens NX standards and GD&T principles throughout the design and release process. Experience with VW tools is a plus.

Formación

• 2+ years designing manufacturable plastic components and/or sheet metal.
• 2+ years CAD development in 2D and 3D for plastic/sheet metal.
• Experience with plastic injection molding or cold stamping.
• 2+ years advanced CATIA: Part Design, Generative Shape Design, Drafting, DMU Kinematics, DMU Fitting.
• Experience with VW standards and tools such as NTOOLS, KVS, OUTGEN, RPS, VALIDAT, VT PART, and 3DZP.
• Advanced English, able to communicate with international customers.

Responsabilidades

• Create detailed 2D drawings, 3D models, assemblies and parametric components for plastic and sheet metal applications.
• Develop designs using CATIA and/or Siemens NX following CAD standards.
• Propose technical solutions and optimize designs per project requirements.
• Perform basic mechanism simulations and belt analysis when required.
• Evaluate manufacturability of components per production processes.
• Apply GD&T to meet dimensional and functional requirements.
• Support component release processes for OEM customers.
• Prepare technical documentation, presentations, and project deliverables.
• Review and validate drawings and models for technical accuracy and quality.
• Manage design revisions and project versions.
• Monitor project progress and communicate status and risks to the Design Coordinator.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality, timing, and project requirements.
• Prepare monthly project-hours reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in customer meetings and design reviews.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Manufacturable design

Independent yet collaborative

Project management

Deadline oriented

Customer communication

CAD proficiency

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automotive Design, or related field

Herramientas

CATIA

Siemens NX

NTOOLS

KVS

OUTGEN

RPS

VALIDAT

3DZP

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for a Mid-Level CAD Designer to join our engineering team and support the design and development of plastic and sheet metal components for automotive engineering projects. In this role, you will be responsible for developing detailed 2D and 3D designs, assemblies, and parametric models, while proposing technical solutions and ensuring that designs meet project requirements related to functionality, manufacturability, quality, cost, and timing. You will work closely with Design Coordinators, engineers, and customers, contributing your technical expertise throughout the design and component release process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and develop detailed 2D drawings, 3D models, assemblies, and parametric components for plastic and sheet metal applications.
• Develop designs using CATIA and/or Siemens NX, following established CAD standards and best practices.
• Propose technical solutions to complex design challenges and optimize designs according to project requirements.
• Perform basic mechanism simulations and belt analysis when required.
• Evaluate the manufacturability of plastic and sheet metal components according to applicable production processes.
• Apply GD&T principles to ensure dimensional and functional requirements are properly defined.
• Support and perform component release processes for OEM customers.
• Prepare technical documentation, presentations, and project deliverables.
• Review and validate drawings and models to ensure technical accuracy and quality.
• Manage design revisions, updates, and versions according to project requirements.
• Monitor project progress and communicate status, risks, and requirements to the Design Coordinator.
• Ensure design deliverables are completed according to established quality, timing, and project requirements.
• Prepare and submit monthly project-hours reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in customer meetings, design reviews, and technical presentations.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automotive Design, or a related field.

Experience & Technical Knowledge

• At least 2 years of experience designing manufacturable plastic components for interior and/or exterior applications and/or sheet metal components.
• At least 2 years of experience developing plastic and/or sheet metal components using 2D and 3D CAD.
• Practical experience with plastic and sheet metal manufacturing processes.
• At least 2 years of advanced experience with CATIA, including:
• Part Design
• Generative Shape Design
• Drafting
• DMU Kinematics
• DMU Fitting
• Experience with Siemens NX is a plus.
• At least 1 year of experience applying advanced GD&T principles.
• At least 1 year of experience with manufacturing processes, such as plastic injection molding, cold stamping, or similar processes.
• At least 1 year of experience supporting or performing component release processes for OEM customers.
• Experience working with VW standards and tools, such as NTOOLS, KVS, OUTGEN, RPS, VALIDAT, VT PART, and 3DZP.
• Advanced English level, with the ability to communicate effectively with international customers.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and technical accuracy.
• Ability to translate engineering requirements into practical and manufacturable designs.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organization and project follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Good communication skills and confidence interacting with customers.
• Willingness to continuously develop technical knowledge and CAD expertise.