Hybrid Mechanical Designer – Body-in-White Tooling

TekWissen LLC; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

TekWissen Group is seeking a Mechanical Designer for a 4-month hybrid assignment in Southfield, MI. The role focuses on BIW tooling fixtures, sheet metal and plastic components, and complex assembly tooling for Body in White systems.

Responsibilities include developing 2D/3D CAD drawings, coordinating with engineers and suppliers, and refining designs to meet standards. Travel domestically and internationally may be required to support projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Mechanical Design and Engineering experience in Body in White tooling fixtures and/or Degree in Mechanical Technology or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work independently and within teams.
• Ability to travel domestically (5-20%) and internationally as project needs may require for technical support.

Responsibilities

• Design sheet metal and plastic components for body shop tooling and fixtures.
• Develop detailed 3D/2D drawings and specs using CAD tools.
• Coordinate with Technical Leaders and Project Engineers to ensure consistency.
• Modify designs to correct deficiencies and meet client standards.
• Review specs and datasets to assess factors affecting component designs.
• Prepare kit sheets showing before and after designs.
• Assist in installation/start-up and final machine acceptance when needed.

Skills

NX CAD

GM Standards

Body in White tooling

Fixture Tools

Auto assembly

CAD drafting

Windows

Vendor coordination

Education

Degree in Mechanical Technology or equivalent

Tools

GM tooling design software

CAD platforms

NAAMS Standards

Job description

TekWissen Group is seeking a Mechanical Designer for a 4-month hybrid assignment in Southfield, MI. The role focuses on BIW tooling fixtures, sheet metal and plastic components, and complex assembly tooling for Body in White systems.

Responsibilities include developing 2D/3D CAD drawings, coordinating with engineers and suppliers, and refining designs to meet standards. Travel domestically and internationally may be required to support projects.