Automotive CAD Designer – CATIA/NVH & Collaboration

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions is seeking a CAD Designer for a global automotive parts manufacturer in Novi, MI. The ideal candidate will have CATIA experience and a collaborative mindset to design and develop NVH components and ensure standards compliance.

The role involves design reviews, testing support, and coordination with engineers and customers, with duties including documenting design changes and participating in meetings.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred in engineering or technical field.
• 3 years of work experience in automotive product design.
• Good familiarity with CATIA or similar CAD programs.
• Ability to read, interpret, and improve engineering drawings and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving ability and willingness to collaborate with other colleagues and departments.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of NVH products (lubber) using primarily CATIA.
• Ensure that product designs meet customer, industry, and governmental standards.
• Assist with design review, testing, and analysis to ensure manufacturing feasibility.
• Create records of design changes and project updates for internal and customer use.
• Participate in design review meetings with engineers and customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team collaboration

Reading engineering drawings

Problem-solving

Automotive product design experience

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering or technical field

Tools

CATIA

Job description

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions is seeking a CAD Designer for a global automotive parts manufacturer in Novi, MI. The ideal candidate will have CATIA experience and a collaborative mindset to design and develop NVH components and ensure standards compliance.

The role involves design reviews, testing support, and coordination with engineers and customers, with duties including documenting design changes and participating in meetings.