Executive CAD Engineer – NX/CATIA for Automotive Exteriors

Magna Glass; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Exteriors is seeking aDesign Engineer to lead CAD data release and 3D model development for new exterior product launches. You will drive CAE studies, de-risk designs, and coordinate with customers and manufacturing to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions.

You will mentor junior engineers, conduct design reviews, and manage data integrity across NX CATIA and other CAD tools, while advancing IP protection and PDP-aligned milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical field required.
• Automotive OEM environment experience highly preferred.
• Proficient with CAD data release and documentation processes.
• Strong CAE knowledge: Moldflow, FEA, and Warpage analysis.
• GD&T fluency and blueprint interpretation essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and release of internal and external CAD data and drawings for new launches.
• Run CAE analyses to de-risk designs and validate performance.
• Plan and conduct design reviews ensuring scope, schedule and cost alignment.
• Collaborate across internal and external stakeholders including customers.
• Support prototype, pre-production, and production builds; protect IP.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

CAD data release

3D CAD modeling

CAE analysis

GD&T

Drafting & drawings

Moldflow

FEA

Design reviews

Mentoring engineers

Open Issue Lists

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical field

Tools

NX CAD

CATIA

CAD systems

Job description

Magna Exteriors is seeking aDesign Engineer to lead CAD data release and 3D model development for new exterior product launches. You will drive CAE studies, de-risk designs, and coordinate with customers and manufacturing to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions.

You will mentor junior engineers, conduct design reviews, and manage data integrity across NX CATIA and other CAD tools, while advancing IP protection and PDP-aligned milestones.