Senior Design Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an experienced CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE Design Engineer to support new product development programs in an onsite engineering environment. The role emphasizes surfacing, solid modeling, and production drawing development within a PLM-controlled process.

The ideal candidate will have 6–8 years of product design experience, with strong CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE proficiency, GD&T knowledge, and a proven track record in bringing designs from concept to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 6–8 years of product design and development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE.
• Proven background in new product development programs.
• Experience creating production-ready CAD models and drawings.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, manufacturing processes, and DFM principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify 3D CAD models for new component and product development using CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE.
• Create and manage complex surface geometry using Generative Shape Design techniques.
• Perform solid model creation, optimization, and design modifications based on requirements.
• Integrate components into assemblies and validate fit, function, and manufacturability.
• Generate detailed production drawings, GD&T annotations, and engineering documentation.
• Support product development activities throughout the design lifecycle.
• Participate in design reviews and cross-functional engineering discussions.
• Ensure compliance with customer standards, design guidelines, and PLM processes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Onsite collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE

ENOVIA

Teamcenter

Job description

We are seeking an experienced CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE Design Engineer to support new product development programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in complex surfacing, solid modeling, assembly integration, engineering change implementation, and production drawing development within a PLM-controlled product development environment. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality design solutions from concept through production release.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and modify 3D CAD models for new component and product development using CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE.
• Create and manage complex surface geometry using Generative Shape Design (GSD) techniques.
• Perform solid model creation, optimization, and design modifications based on engineering requirements.
• Integrate components into assemblies and validate fit, function, and manufacturability.
• Generate detailed production drawings, GD&T annotations, and engineering documentation.
• Support product development activities throughout the design lifecycle.
• Participate in design reviews and cross-functional engineering discussions.
• Ensure compliance with customer standards, design guidelines, and PLM processes.
• Provide general CAD support for ongoing design and development programs.

Required Technical Skills

CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE Expertise

• Generative Shape Design (Surfacing)
• Part Design
• Assembly Design
• Drafting & Engineering Drawings
• Complex Surface Modeling
• Product Structure Management
• Design Modifications & Change Management

PLM Experience

• Experience working within a PLM-controlled environment (ENOVIA, Teamcenter, Windchill, or equivalent)
• Engineering release processes
• Configuration and revision management

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 6 to 8 years of product design and development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE.
• Proven background in new product development programs.
• Experience creating high-quality production-ready CAD models and drawings.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, manufacturing processes, and design-for-manufacturing principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work directly with customer engineering teams in an onsite environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Automotive, Powersports, Marine, Industrial Equipment, or Heavy Vehicle industries.
• Exposure to Class-A surfacing and complex geometry development.
• Familiarity with engineering change processes and release management.
• Experience supporting global engineering teams and customer-facing programs.