Senior Mechanical Designer

BorgWarner; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 89,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

BorgWarner in Auburn Hills, MI, is seeking a Senior Designer to develop complex designs, layouts, and stack-ups for parts and assemblies, under minimal supervision. The role emphasizes CAD/CAM proficiency and collaboration with engineers and customers.

You will read detailed drawings, apply GD&T, maintain CAD data, and participate in CAE/prototype activities. Experience in automotive environments and strong communication are valued.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Design/Drafting required.
• Proficiency in NX CAD required.
• Experience in the automotive industry required.
• Ability to read and understand complex design drawings, layouts, GD&T required.
• Proficiency in CATIA and TeamCenter preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate complex designs, layouts, and stack-ups of individual parts or assemblies.
• Check detail drawings and layouts and produce drafting tasks as required.
• Determine critical dimensions and tolerances by working with engineers.
• Maintain CAD/CAM files and data.
• Continue training in advanced CAD/CAM methods and equipment and start/continue training with CAE methods and equipment.
• Provide smooth interchange of ideas between supervisor, engineers, and co-workers.
• Maintain drafting standards and work instructions and other tools to enhance efficiency.
• Brainstorm new design concepts and assist in prototype BOM management.

Skills

Creative Problem-Solving

Effectively Present Solutions

Engineering Technology

Measure Solution Performance

Relationship Maintenance

Education

Associate's Degree in Design/Drafting

Tools

NX CAD

CATIA

TeamCenter

Job description

Senior Designer Description

The Designer works under minimal supervision while developing designs, complex layouts, and stack-ups of individual parts or assemblies. The incumbent practices limited required judgment in their work. The individual checks detail drawings and layouts. This includes producing detail drafting and other drafting related tasks as required. The incumbent continues any training of advanced CAD/CAM methods.

Organizational Position

The Designer reports to the Manager of Design Engineering. The Designer typically does not have direct reports; however, they are technically responsible for the design work they are completing. The position also involves interaction with individuals responsible for program timing, financials, manufacturing, electrical hardware and software, and quality. The designer will also interact with external teams and individuals, such as customers and suppliers, as required.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop accurate complex designs, layouts, and stack-ups of individual parts or assemblies.
• Check detail drawings and layouts, which includes producing detail drafting and other drafting related tasks as required.
• Determine critical dimension and tolerance information by working with engineering personnel.
• Perform maintenance of CAD/CAM files.
• Continue training with advanced CAD/CAM methods and equipment and start and/or continues training with CAE methods and equipment.
• Provide a smooth interchange of ideas and information between supervisor, engineers, and co-workers.
• This requires maintaining daily personal contact with all facets of the function's operations and remaining aware of current progress.
• Develop and maintain customer and internal guide files, drafting standards, work instructions, and other tools intended to enhance the efficiency and abilities of his/her Design Group.
• Brainstorm new design concepts and assist in the creation and management of prototype BOM’s.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate's Degree in Design/Drafting is required.
• Proficiency in CAD system NX is required.
• Experience in the automotive industry is required.
• Ability to read and understand complex design drawings, layouts, stack-ups, verbal design instructions is required.
• Experience in advanced understanding of applying geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) is required.
• Interpersonal skills such as professional verbal and written communication skills and ability to manage technical details is required.
• Being a team player and having good organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines is required.
• Ability to use common software like Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is required.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Experience in powertrain, driveline, and/or 4WD/AWD systems is preferred.
• Understanding of various manufacturing processes is preferred, such as casting, molding, machining, and stamping.
• Proficiency in CAD CATIA system is preferred.
• Proficiency in TeamCenter is preferred.
• Experience and/or training in DFM/DFA is preferred.

Skills

• Creative Problem-Solving
• Effectively Present Solutions
• Engineering Technology
• Measure Solution Performance
• Relationship Maintenance

Salary Range

Salary Range: $88,800 - $124,875

Company Culture

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 90 locations in 19 countries.