Senior CATIA BIW Design Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading design and engineering firm is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Designer with a strong background in automotive design. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 7 years of experience using Catia for 3D design, and at least 5 years in designing BIW components. Key skills include understanding DFM, ability to program in VBA and EKL, and strong communication skills to collaborate effectively. This is a contract position based in Raymond, Ohio, offering the chance to work on innovative design projects within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of automotive experience in using Catia for 3D design.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing BIW components.
• Strong understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturing) required.

Skills

Automotive experience using Catia for 3D design

Designing BIW components

Strong knowledge of vehicle styling and packaging

Understanding of DFM

Programming in VBA and EKL

Organizational and multitasking capabilities

Excellent communication skills

Education

Advanced degree (related)

Tools

Catia v6 (3DX)

Job description

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of automotive experience in using Catia for 3D design.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing BIW components.
• A related advanced degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle styling and packaging.
• Strong understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturing) required.
• Experience with Catia v6 (3DX) is a significant advantage.
• Familiarity with vehicle simulation, especially in body rigidity, NVH, and crash, is highly preferred.
• Ability to program in VBA and EKL to automate design workflows is highly preferred.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and multitasking capabilities to handle simultaneous projects and support requests.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise between design and CAE teams.
• Use industry best practices and up‑to‑date technologies to identify inefficiencies and improve the design process.
• A self‑starter who proactively accomplishes tasks with minimal guidance.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract