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Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group seeks an Experienced Knowledge-Based Engineering (KBE) Design Engineer to develop and maintain parametric CAD templates and engineering automation frameworks for automotive programs. You will support Body, Structure, Closures, and Exterior systems by aligning engineering requirements, standards, and best practices into scalable CAD models and KBE solutions.

You will collaborate with Architecture, Design Studio, Product Development, and Engineering Release teams

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace engineering.
• Expert knowledge of TeamCenter, NX and VisProfessional viewer.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• High level of proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• CAD design expertise.

Responsibilities

• Define parameters and standards of critical systems and integrate into CAD templates.
• Associative parametric modeling.
• CAD model and template setup.
• Requirement section development, application, buy off, change process.
• Adaptation of studio surface data to meet engineering and parametric modeling requirements.
• Highest Level of CAD Skillset, Knowledge Based Engineering (KBE) required.
• Surfacing and Surface breakout expertise required.
• Domain expertise in Body, Structure, Closures, Exterior.

Skills

KBE expert

Parametric modeling

CAD design

English proficiency

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. Engineering

Tools

TeamCenter

NX

VisProfessional viewer

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Experienced Knowledge-Based Engineering (KBE) Design Engineer responsible for developing and maintaining parametric CAD templates, engineering design automation frameworks, and standardized vehicle development methodologies for automotive programs. Supports Body, Structure, Closures, and Exterior systems by integrating engineering requirements, design standards, and best practices into scalable CAD models and Knowledge-Based Engineering solutions.Works closely with Architecture, Design Studio, Product Development, and Engineering Release teams to improve design quality, consistency, and development efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define parameters and standards of critical systems & integrated into Computer Aided Design (CAD) design templates.
• Associative parametric modeling
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) model and template set up
• Requirement section development, application, buy off, change process
• Adaptation of studio surface data to meet engineering and parametric modeling requirements
• Highest Level of Computer Aided Design (CAD) Skillset, Knowledge Based Engineering (KBE) required
• Surfacing and Surface breakout expertise required
• Specific expertise in a function is required (Body, Structure, Closures, Exterior)

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace) from an ABET accredited University
• Expert knowledge of TeamCenter, NX and VisProfessional viewer
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• High level of proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing)
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) Design.

Preferred Domain Experience:

• Automotive Body-in-White (BIW), Structures, Closures, Exterior Systems, or Vehicle Architecture.
• Experience supporting Stellantis or other OEM vehicle development programs.
• Knowledge of vehicle packaging, engineering feasibility, design standardization, and digital product development processes.
• Experience driving CAD productivity improvements through reusable templates, rule-based modeling, and engineering automation.