Designer, Senior

BorgWarner; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 89,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

BorgWarner is seeking a Senior Designer to develop complex designs and stack-ups for assemblies under minimal supervision. The role involves checking details, maintaining CAD data, and advancing CAD/CAM methods while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

The candidate should have an Associate Degree in Design/Drafting, strong CAD skills (NX; CAD experience with CATIA), and experience in the automotive sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate's Degree in Design/Drafting is required.
• Proficiency in NX CAD is required.
• Experience in automotive design is required.
• Ability to read and understand complex drawings and GD&T.
• Proficiency with CATIA, TeamCenter, and DFM/DFA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate complex designs, layouts, and stack-ups of parts or assemblies.
• Check detail drawings and layouts and perform drafting tasks as required.
• Determine critical dimensions and tolerances with engineering input.
• Maintain CAD/CAM files and pursue advanced CAD/CAM methods and CAE training.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, engineers, and co-workers to ensure progress.
• Develop and maintain design standards, work instructions, and prototype BOM management.

Skills

Creative Design

Engineering Standards

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Planning

Education

Associate Degree in Design/Drafting

Tools

NX CAD

CATIA

TeamCenter

DFM/DFA

MS Office 365

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

• The Designer works under minimal supervision while developing designs, complex layouts, and stack-ups of individual parts or assemblies. The incumbent practices limited required judgment in their work. The individual checks detail drawings and layouts. This includes producing detail drafting and other drafting related tasks as required. The incumbent continues any training of advanced CAD/CAM methods.

Senior Designer Description

• The Designer works under minimal supervision while developing designs, complex layouts, and stack-ups of individual parts or assemblies. The incumbent practices limited required judgment in their work. The individual checks detail drawings and layouts. This includes producing detail drafting and other drafting related tasks as required. The incumbent continues any training of advanced CAD/CAM methods.

ORGANIZATIONAL POSITION

• The Designer reports to the Manager of Design Engineering. The Designer typically does not have direct reports; however, they are technically responsible the design work they are completing. The position also involves interaction with individuals responsible for program timing, financials, manufacturing, electrical hardware and software, and quality.
• The designer will also interact with external teams and individuals, such as customers and suppliers, as required.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop accurate complex designs, layouts, and stack-ups of individual parts or assemblies.
• Check detail drawings and layouts, which includes producing detail drafting and other drafting related tasks as required.
• Determine critical dimension and tolerance information by working with engineering personnel.
• Perform maintenance of CAD/CAM files. Continue training with advanced CAD/CAM methods and equipment and start and/or continues training with CAE methods and equipment.
• Provide a smooth interchange of ideas and information between supervisor, engineers, and co-workers. This requires maintaining daily personal contact with all facets of the function's operations and remaining aware of current progress.
• Develop and maintain customer and internal guide files, drafting standards, work instructions, and other tools intended to enhance the efficiency and abilities of his/her Design Group.
• Brainstorm new design concepts and assist in the creation and management of prototype BOM’s

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of an Associate's Degree in Design/Drafting is required.
• Proficiency in CAD system NX is required.
• Experience in the automotive industry is required.
• Ability to read and understand complex design drawings, layouts, stack-ups, verbal design instructions is required
• Experience in advanced understanding of applying geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) is required.
• Interpersonal skills such as professional verbal and written communication skills and ability to manage technical details is required.
• Being a team player and having good organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines is required.
• Ability to use common software like Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is required.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Experience in powertrain, driveline, and/or 4WD/AWD systems is preferred.
• Understanding of various manufacturing processes is preferred, such as casting, molding, machining, and stamping.
• Proficiency in CAD CATIA system is preferred.
• Proficiency in TeamCenter is preferred.
• Experience and/or training in DFM/DFA is preferred.

SKILLS

• Creative Design
• Engineering Standards and Compliance
• Negotiation
• Stakeholder Expectation Management
• Strategic Planning Analysis

Salary Range: $88,800 - $124,875

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 90 locations in 19 countries.

If this position energizes you and you feel you can help us achieve our mission and vision, you are invited to submit an application for consideration. You may see the list of requirements and feel you do not meet all of them. However, remember that BorgWarner thinks differently. If your qualifications align with the majority of those outlined in this job description, we encourage you to apply and share your experience and skills with us.