Creo Designer

Delan Associates, Inc; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Delan Associates, Inc is looking for a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer in Wauwatosa, WI, to create and develop components for automotive applications using Creo CAD tools. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of mechanical design experience and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities include working on product design, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring designs meet manufacturability and quality requirements. We're seeking individuals with a strong automotive design background for this vital role.

Qualifications

• 8 years of mechanical design experience.
• Automotive industry experience preferred.
• Good understanding of mechanical design principles.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop concept models using Creo.
• Design and develop components for automotive applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.

Skills

Creo CAD tools

Surfacing

GD&T

Automotive product design

Plastic components design

Sheet metal components design

Casting part design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Creo Part Modeling

Creo Assembly

Creo Surfacing

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Create and develop concept models using Creo Part, Assembly, and Surfacing modules.
• Design and develop sheet metal, plastic, and casting components for automotive applications.
• Work on mechanical product design, detailing, drafting, dimensioning, and tolerancing activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and cross‑functional engineering teams throughout the product development cycle.
• Support engineering change management, prototype development, and product release activities.
• Ensure designs meet manufacturability, quality, and functional requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, validation activities, and engineering documentation processes.
• Contribute to design optimization, cost reduction, and value engineering initiatives.

Required Skills

• Strong hands‑on experience with Creo CAD tools.
• Expertise in:
  • Surfacing
  • GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
  • DFX / DFA concepts
  • Automotive product design
• Experience designing:
  • Plastic components
  • Sheet metal components
  • Casting parts
• Hands‑on experience with Creo Part Modeling, Assembly, and Surfacing.
• Good understanding of mechanical design principles and automotive development processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced engineering environment.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to independently handle conceptual design activities.
• Knowledge of:
  • Prototyping
  • ECN (Engineering Change Notice)
  • PPAP documentation
  • Reverse engineering
  • Fixture and gauge design
  • Stack‑up analysis
  • VAVE activities
  • Sheet metal press tools
• Experience working through the complete product development lifecycle from concept to production.
• Exposure to DFMEA and DVP&R activities is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8 years of mechanical design experience.
• Automotive industry experience preferred.

Interview Process

• In‑person interviews for local candidates.