Catia Designer

Kelly Services; Village of Brewster (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Transit spending account

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly Services in Brewster, NY seeks a hands-on Catia Designer to support mechanical product design and development on a 3‑month contract with potential for direct hire.

The role focuses on CATIA V5 CAD work, 2D drawings, and GD&T, with exposure to molding, die casting, stamping, and machining. Collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams is essential to deliver robust components.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in Engineering Technology or CAD.
• 2+ years mechanical design with CATIA V5 or similar.
• Experience creating and updating 2D drawings and 3D models.
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 and GD&T preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design components and assemblies using CATIA V5.
• Update existing designs and convert CAD data to CATIA V5.
• Create 2D drawings with GD&T.
• Develop parts for processes such as molding and stamping.
• Maintain BOMs and documentation in PLM.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Skills

2D drawings

3D models

GD&T

ASME Y14.5

Prototyping

Cross-functional teamwork

Manufacturing knowledge

Multitasking

Communication skills

Dimensional tolerancing

Education

Engineering Technology, Applied Science, CADD

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

Catia Designer

Location: Brewster, NY

Job Type: 3-Month Contract with Potential for Direct Hire

Pay Rate: $30–$35/hour

Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands‑on Design Engineer to support mechanical product design and development. This role will work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to develop new components and assemblies, update existing designs, create technical drawings, and support products throughout the development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have experience with CATIA V5 or a similar 3D CAD platform , strong knowledge of mechanical drawings and dimensional tolerancing, and exposure to manufacturing processes such as injection molding, die casting, stamping, and machining.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Applied Science, CADD , or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or technical school.
• 2+ years of mechanical design experience using CATIA V5 or a similar 3D CAD system .
• Experience creating and modifying both 2D drawings and 3D models .
• Strong knowledge of ASME Y14.5 drawing standards .
• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) preferred.
• Experience performing dimensional tolerance stack-up analysis preferred.
• Hands‑on experience building and evaluating prototypes.
• Experience with manufacturing and assembly processes preferred.
• Familiarity with component manufacturing processes including:
• Injection molding
• Die casting
• Metal stamping
• Machining
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to support multiple engineers and manage several assignments simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Execute mechanical product design as part of a cross‑functional product development team.
• Update and convert existing designs from other CAD platforms into CATIA V5 .
• Create moderately complex components and complete mechanical assemblies using 3D CAD software.
• Design components and subassemblies using CATIA V5.
• Create and update 2D engineering drawings utilizing GD&T principles.
• Develop components for manufacturing processes including injection molding, die casting, stamping, and machining.
• Create and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) structures.
• Maintain engineering documentation within a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system throughout the product lifecycle.
• Perform basic engineering calculations, including:
• Tolerance stack-up analysis
• Spring calculations/design
• Press-fit calculations
• Maintain accurate documentation for engineering work performed.
• Capture and analyze test data including current, voltage, speed, and other product performance measurements.
• Communicate technical concepts, design decisions, and recommendations clearly to engineering team members.
• Gather and analyze technical data to identify and resolve complex design or manufacturing problems.
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to develop practical and cost‑effective design solutions.
• Apply manufacturing knowledge to support product and tooling design.
• Specify 3D geometry, 2D technical drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and tolerance stack-ups .

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Why Kelly ® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting‑edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short‑term projects or are looking for a long‑term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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