Body In White - Upperbody - Designer

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

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Body Designer in Auburn Hills, MI to create 3D designs using NX and Teamcenter for Body-in-White components. The role spans from concept modeling to production-ready detailing, with hands-on involvement in body system design.

Key duties include designing and maintaining NX CAD models, producing 2D drawings, and supporting engineers and design leaders to ensure design accuracy and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of NX automotive design experience.
• 5+ years of practical knowledge of vehicles and the vehicle assembly process.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., stamping, welding, molding, casting).
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with Teamcenter or PLM systems.

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

3D design

2D drawings

Mechanical aptitude

GD&T

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher in Mechanical Design / Engineering Technology

Tools

NX (Unigraphics)

Teamcenter

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Body Designer is responsible for creating 3D designs using NX and Teamcenter for various Body in White 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.
• A minimum of 8 Years of Designer Experience
• Experience with Teamcenter or similar PLM systems.
• Familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• Exposure to automotive Body-in-White sheet metal systems or related components.
• 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 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.