Senior BIW Tooling Designer & Checker

GABLETEK; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GableTek is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer / Checker with a strong background in Body-in-White (BIW) automotive tooling and fixture design. This role emphasizes hands-on experience designing and checking automated tooling, including geometry fixtures, framing systems, bodyside tooling, sub-assembly fixtures, weld tooling, and related mechanical systems.

The ideal candidate will have experience with NX CAD, GM tooling, and knowledge of North American BIW tooling standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical design/checking experience in BIW tooling and fixtures.
• Strong NX CAD experience.
• GM BIW tooling design experience preferred.
• Knowledge of NAAMS standards and automotive tooling.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and customer specs.
• Experience with fixture and stack-up methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and check mechanical tooling and fixtures for BIW assembly systems.
• Produce 3D models and 2D drawings in NX CAD.
• Develop tooling for geometry stations, framing lines, bodyside systems, and weld fixtures.
• Modify existing models and create new tooling kits.
• Review specs, sketches, and customer requirements for proper tooling design.
• Coordinate with engineering teams and suppliers to resolve issues.

Skills

NX CAD

GM BIW tooling

BIW tooling basics

English communication

CAD platforms

MS Office

Independent work

Education

Associate Degree in Mechanical Technology

Job description

GableTek is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer / Checker with a strong background in Body-in-White (BIW) automotive tooling and fixture design. This role emphasizes hands-on experience designing and checking automated tooling, including geometry fixtures, framing systems, bodyside tooling, sub-assembly fixtures, weld tooling, and related mechanical systems.

The ideal candidate will have experience with NX CAD, GM tooling, and knowledge of North American BIW tooling standards.