Body Designer - Castings & Sheetmetal

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Body Designer to create 3D designs using NX and Teamcenter for Body in White and Casting components. You will contribute from concept modeling to production-level detailing and collaborate with engineers and designers to ensure design intent and adherence to standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on design in automotive body systems, offering opportunities to build foundational skills in manufacturing processes and contribute to a global vehicle program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years NX automotive design experience.
• 5 years knowledge of vehicles and the vehicle assembly process.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes (stamping, welding, molding, casting).
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Design, lay out, and maintain NX CAD models and 2D drawings.
• Support engineers, design supervisors, design leaders, and other designers as needed.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with design standards throughout the development cycle.

Skills

NX automotive design

Vehicle assembly knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Collaborative teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or higher in Mechanical Design, Engineering Technology, or related field

8+ years of designer experience

Tools

Teamcenter

NX

GD&T

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Body Designer is responsible for creating 3D designs using NX and Teamcenter for various Body in White & Castings components and assemblies. This role involves participation in the entire design process-from conceptual model creation to production-level design and detailing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, laying out, and maintaining NX CAD models and 2D drawings.
• Supporting engineers, design supervisors, design leaders, and other designers as needed.
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance with design standards throughout the development cycle.

This position offers hands-on involvement in the design and development of Body systems, providing an excellent opportunity to build foundational skills in automotive design.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Minimum of an high school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical Skills:
  • Minimum of 5 years of training or work experience in NX (Unigraphics) automotive design.
  • Minimum of 5 year of practical knowledge of vehicles and the vehicle assembly process.
  • Basic understanding or coursework on manufacturing processes (e.g., stamping, welding, molding, casting).
  • Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Software Skills:
  • Experienced with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher in Mechanical Design, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 8+ Years of Designer Experience
• Experience with Teamcenter or similar PLM systems.
• Familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• High exposure to automotive Castings and Body-in-White sheetmetal systems.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and communicate effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

The Body Designer is responsible for creating 3D designs using NX and Teamcenter for various Body in White & Castings components and assemblies. This role involves participation in the entire design process-from conceptual model creation to production-level design and detailing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, laying out, and maintaining NX CAD models and 2D drawings.
• Supporting engineers, design supervisors, design leaders, and other designers as needed.
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance with design standards throughout the development cycle.

This position offers hands-on involvement in the design and development of Body systems, providing an excellent opportunity to build foundational skills in automotive design.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.