Automotive Interior Designer

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis NV in Auburn, Alabama seeks a Product Layout Designer II to advance interior, mechatronics, and NVH packaging using NX and Teamcenter. This role spans concept, layout, detailing, and production handoff for a broad range of vehicle components.

You will design, lay out, and maintain NX CAD models; support engineers and designers; ensure conformance to design standards throughout the development cycle; PLM experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Mechanical Design or related field.
• 8+ years in NX automotive design and PLM model management.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and GD&T knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, lay out, and maintain NX CAD models for Interior, Mechatronics and NVH components.
• Support engineers and designers; ensure design standards are met throughout development.
• Collaborate in packaging, envelopes, and production detailing across assemblies.

Skills

NX CAD modeling

Teamcenter PLM

Mechanical design

CAD layout

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Design

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

CATIA

Job description

TheProduct Layout DesignerII is responsible forcreating 3D designsusing NXand Teamcenter to perform packaging, concept, design, layout, sections and envelopes of Interior, Mechatronics and NVH components and assemblies including, but not limited to the following: plastic, metal, and hybrid components for Instrument Panels, Cross Car Beams, Consoles, Headliners, Overhead Systems, Seats, Hard Trim, Soft Trim, Carpets, Door Trim, Functional Plastics, Lighting, Ducts, Wire Harness, Hoses and Drain Tubes. This role involves participation in the entire design process—from conceptual model creation to production-level design and detailing. This position offers firsthand involvement in the design and development of Interior, Mechatronics and NVH systems, providingan excellent opportunity to build foundational skills in automotive design.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, laying out, and maintaining NX CAD models.
• Supporting engineers, design supervisors, design leaders, and other designers as needed.
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance with design standards throughout the development cycle.

**This is a UAW position

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Mechanical Design, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience including:
  • Minimum of 8 years of design experience in NX (Unigraphics) automotive design.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in PLM model management and releasing in Teamcenter.
• Practical knowledge of automotive vehicles and the vehicle assembly process.
• Basic understanding or training in manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, stamping, welding).
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environmentand communicate effectively.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office(Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Design, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Experience or training with Teamcenteror similar PLM systems.
• Experience or training in CATIA R2026x.
• Familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)principles.
• Exposure to automotive Interior, Mechatronics or NVH systemsor related components.
• Experience or training in CDD surface development.
• Experience or training in Knowledge Based Engineering design using templates and linked models.
• Experience working with Electromechanical components.
• Experience conducting Homologation studies.