Body Designer - Castings & Sheetmetal

stellantisexternalcx; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Body Designer role focused on creating 3D designs using NX and Teamcenter for Body in White and Castings components and assemblies. Involves the full design process from concept to production-level detailing, with hands-on involvement in body systems.

The position supports team collaboration, adherence to design standards, and development of foundational automotive design skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of training or work experience in NX (Unigraphics) automotive design.
• Minimum of 5 years of practical knowledge of vehicles and the vehicle assembly process.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., stamping, welding, molding, casting).
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

NX

Teamcenter

3D design

2D drawings

Manufacturing knowledge

GD&T

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or higher in Mechanical Design/Engineering Tech

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

TheBody Designeris responsible forcreating3D designsusingNXandTeamcenterfor variousBody in White & Castingscomponents 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 maintainingNX CAD modelsand2D 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 inNX (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 withMicrosoft Office(Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher inMechanical Design,Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 8+ Years of Designer Experience
• Experience withTeamcenteror similar PLM systems.
• Familiarity withGD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• High exposure toautomotive Castings and Body-in-White sheetmetal systems.
• Ability to work in acollaborative team environmentand communicate effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.