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Sr. CAD Designer – Closures Structures (Metal)

TechMatrix Inc

Newark (CA)

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USD 85,000 - 115,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Sr. CAD Designer specializing in metal closure components for electric vehicles. The position requires strong CATIA 3DX expertise and at least 5 years of automotive closures design experience. The successful candidate will optimize designs for safety and manufacturability, collaborating closely with various teams to ensure project success.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of closures design experience in the automotive industry.
  • Strong knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes.
  • Experience with Class A surface data and CATIA V5/V6/3DX.

Responsibilities

  • Design and package metal closures from concept to end-of-life.
  • Collaborate with CAE, manufacturing, stamping, and suppliers.
  • Interpret analysis results to improve design.

Skills

Closure design experience
High-volume manufacturing knowledge
CATIA V5/V6/3DX

Education

Degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CATIA 3DX
FEA tools

Job description

Sr. CAD Designer – Closures Structures (Metal)
Sr. CAD Designer – Closures Structures (Metal)

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Position: Sr. CAD Designer – Closures Structures (Metal)

Location: Newark, CA (100% Onsite)

Interview: 1–2 rounds, must discuss past CATIA and automotive design experience.

Role Overview:

Looking for a Sr. CAD Designer to develop metal closure components (hoods, fenders, doors, liftgates) for electric vehicles using CATIA 3DX.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and package metal closures from concept to end-of-life.
  • Optimize for safety, cost, weight, and manufacturability.
  • Collaborate with CAE, manufacturing, stamping, and suppliers.
  • Interpret analysis results to improve design.
  • Apply GD&T, DFM/DFA, and create detailed drawings.

Top 3 Required Skills:

  • 5+ years of closures design experience in the automotive industry.
  • Strong knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes.
  • Experience with Class A surface data and CATIA V5/V6/3DX.

Preferred:

  • FEA tools experience within CATIA.
  • Degree (2 or 4-year) in engineering or related field.
Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Contract
Job function
  • Job function
    Engineering and Design
  • Industries
    Manufacturing, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, and Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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