Engineering Specialist - CAD Design

Volkswagen Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Volkswagen Group of America is seeking a CAD system expert to execute engineering changes, troubleshoot concepts, load complex assemblies in Catia, and coordinate CAD data with suppliers.

The role focuses on exterior vehicle components, participating in design releases, and supporting the exterior engineering team to ensure near-mistake-free data deliveries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering or related field.
• Experience CAD design/creation for exterior vehicle components.
• Knowledge of CAD data exchange and design release processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as a CAD system expert to execute engineering changes and technical evaluations.
• Load complex vehicle assemblies in Catia and perform tolerance studies.
• Prepare design releases and support the exterior engineering team with new CAD data.

Skills

CAD design

Catia

Tolerance studies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering or related field

Tools

Catia

Job description

Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.

Brief Role Description

Act as a CAD system expert to execute all necessary component changes as related to engineering changes and technical evaluations; utilize Catia to trouble shoot component concept and/or production topics: load complex vehicle assemblies, perform tolerance studies (cloud analysis); execute all technical changes for current exterior components: file CAD data in KVS and prepare design release, run quality check meetings and ensure as close to mistake free data releases as possible, support product engineer to get new CAD models, drawings and PDM’s released; work together with exterior engineering team to design complete new parts and assemblies when requested in model care projects; serve as Subject Matter expert for all systems that surround product design: work with design centers globally to know the coming changes in design release standards and how to work with new systems and technologies, support IT in troubleshoot existing revision level systems and to make them aware of coming version level changes or of changing technologies, support in rollout of new technologies; coordinate all CAD data exchange with suppliers and customers; support design studies for future model care ideas, FMK/PKOs, special model ideas, and innovative research.

Qualification requirements

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering or Technology or related field of study and 12 months of experience; will accept three years toward a Bachelor degree and 36 months of experience. Experience must have included: CAD design/creation; exterior vehicle component systems.

Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.

This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.