Mechanical Design Lead: Automotive Tooling & Automation

KUKA; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

KUKA in Michigan seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Leader to guide a team of designers on automotive tooling, automation, and production equipment projects. You will provide day-to-day technical leadership, coordinate design activities, and ensure projects meet schedules and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong CAD skills (NX), a track record mentoring designers, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with project

Qualifications

• Associates degree and 5 years related experience or equivalent.
• Experience leading project design activities and mentoring design personnel.
• Strong proficiency with CAD software such as NX.
• Experience supporting automotive Body Shop tooling and automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design efforts for assigned projects from concept through release.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to mechanical designers.
• Coordinate daily design activities and help prioritize workloads to support project schedules.
• Develop and review mechanical designs, layouts, detailed drawings, and bills of material.
• Collaborate with project management, controls engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams.
• Support design reviews and ensure compliance with customer standards and company procedures.
• Assist in resolving technical issues and design challenges throughout project execution.
• Support concept development, equipment design reviews, and customer presentations.
• Support training and development of junior and intermediate designers.
• Works closely with Project Managers, Controls Engineers, and Customer Representatives.

Skills

Mentoring designers

Project leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Associates degree in related field

Tools

NX CAD

Job description

KUKA in Michigan seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Leader to guide a team of designers on automotive tooling, automation, and production equipment projects. You will provide day-to-day technical leadership, coordinate design activities, and ensure projects meet schedules and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong CAD skills (NX), a track record mentoring designers, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with project