CAD Designer / Engineer

Britax Child Safety; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Britax Child Safety is seeking a Product Design Development Engineer to join our team. You will bring hands-on CAD leadership, manage internal and external CAD resources, and drive structured NPD/VA/VE projects in an international environment.

The role requires strong 3D CAD capability (Cre o/ SolidWorks), a track record in plastics design, tool design, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver compliant, manufacturable solutions on time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years experience in product design within child car seating, automotive engineering and/or plastics design industries.
• Demonstrated understanding of Product Design as it relates to Consumer Value.
• Must have demonstrated experience in migrating CAD from a Windows-based file storage system to a recognised PDM system, Autodesk Vault etc.
• Pro E / Creo or other 3D CAD system experience (Minimum 4-5 years).
• Experience in working with plastics, metal, and other materials while designing stylish innovative consumer products is an advantage.
• Experience with working in multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Background in tool design would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop & engineer high quality product designs.
• Handle Internal and external CAD resources as required by project.
• Assisting the migration of the current CAD system to a recognised PDM system ensuring ‘Best Practice’ structure in the implementation of CAD engineering applications.
• Perform engineering work related to configuring, deploying, maintaining & upgrading CAD models.
• Produce designs that meet targets for feasibility, performance, costs, quality, safety, regulations & timing.
• Ensure that all work carried out is in compliance with company design, safety, quality & regulatory compliance & procedural standards.
• Interact with cross functional team to obtain design definition and requirements to complete the project within intended timeframe.
• Assist in improving daily processes to ensure that CAD systems meet company requirements.
• Determine limitations, assumptions & solutions in the design & development product designs.
• Determine design specifications and parameters for product designs.

Skills

SolidWorks PDM

Creo

3D CAD

Manufacturing know-how

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Self-management

Sketching & concepts

Education

3D CAD certificates

Tools

Autodesk Vault

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

At Britax, we’ve been protecting children on the road since 1966. Our mission is to provide safe, comfortable, sustainable, and easy-to-use child mobility solutions. From our very first child car seat to today’s innovative range, we’ve helped protect millions of children around the world on their journeys.

With over 50 years of industry leadership, we’re proud to empower parents through our expertise – giving them the confidence and peace of mind to enjoy smooth, safe family travel every day. Our products deliver premium safety, comfort, and quality at every stage of childhood, from newborn to 12 years.

Our team is dedicated to working together to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of safety and quality.

Driven by our values – Care, Trust, and Curious – we continuously strive to improve and make a positive impact, not only by protecting children but also the world they grow up in.

Join US

We’re looking for passionate, qualified people who share our vision that every child has the right to be safe. Join us in shaping the future of child mobility – and help us protect what matters most.

We are looking for a passionate and proactive Product Design Development Engineer to join our amazing team.

The Product Design Development Engineer will bring strong organizational and communication skills, a hands-on mentality, and a structured approach to managing multiple priorities. The role requires someone proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to collaborate across departments in an international environment.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

As Product Design Engineer, you will support in re-shaping the Product design function at Britax by bringing structure to the organisation in its implementation of NPD and VA/VE projects. Additionally, the Product Design Engineer will assist with internal and external CAD resources; including design review activities, creation & maintenance of 2D and 3D data, maintenance of PDM software, BOM management and data releasing to 3rd parties. This role requires proven 3D modelling capability of plastics and mechanical devices to meet the requirements of the engineering specification and US and international design regulations.

Duties & Accountabilities

• Develop & engineer high quality product designs.
• Handle Internal and external CAD resources as required by project.
• Assisting the migration of the current CAD system to a recognised PDM system ensuring ‘Best Practice’ structure in the implementation of CAD engineering applications.
• Perform engineering work related to configuring, deploying, maintaining & upgrading CAD models.
• Produce designs that meet targets for feasibility, performance, costs, quality, safety, regulations & timing.
• Ensure that all work carried out is in compliance with company design, safety, quality & regulatory compliance & procedural standards.
• Interact with cross functional team to obtain design definition and requirements to complete the project within intended timeframe.
• Assist in improving daily processes to ensure that CAD systems meet company requirements.
• Determine limitations, assumptions & solutions in the design & development product designs.
• Determine design specifications and parameters for product designs.

FMEA analysis & VA/VE.

Key Skills Required

• Proficient in the use of CAD design tool Solidworks PDM and ability to read and evaluate engineering drawings and designs.
• Proficient in the use of CAD design tool CREO.
• Logical and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to visualize 2 dimensional images in 3 dimensions.
• Ability to interpret design concepts to insure Manufacturability, Fit/Function, Safety, Structural Integrity, Quality, and Ease of Assembly. Must possess a skill set in sketching, concept presentation, and Computer Aided Design.
• Understanding of tool design, injection moulded component manufacture and metal part design.
• Ability to work cohesively with a broad range of employees (Industrial Designers, R&D Technicians, Product Engineers, Department Managers, and Director of Product Development).
• Effective listening and communication skills.
• Strong self -management organizational skills.
• Enjoy working in a team environment.

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum 4-5 years experience in product design within child car seating, automotive engineering and/or plastics design industries.
• Demonstrated understanding of Product Design as it relates to Consumer Value.
• Must have demonstrated experience in migrating CAD from a windows based file storage system to a recognised PDM system, Autodesk Vault etc.
• Pro E / Creo or other 3D CAD system experience (Minimum 4-5 years).
• Experience in working with plastics, metal, and other materials while designing stylish innovative consumer products is an advantage.
• Experience with working in multi-disciplinary design teams
• Background in tool design would be highly regarded.

Attributes & Personal Qualities

• Results orientated: Ability to achieve commercial results both personally and through others in a fast changing business culture.
• Energy: Demonstrates real commitment in a fast moving and pressured environment with multiple priorities and has the ability to energise others.
• Influencer: Able to utilise a range of techniques to win support, gain co-operation and break through roadblocks.

Qualifications

• Certificates or course work in 3D CAD software applications; Pro E / Creo or other.
• Certificates or experience in Plastic and Metal tool design.