Sr. Designer

Rheinmetall; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheinmetall in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a skilled Catia V5 designer for powertrain components. You will create 3D models, detail drawings, and tolerance analyses, interfacing with Design Team Leaders and Product Engineers to assemble accurate outputs.

The role requires deep GD&T knowledge, experience with casting/stamping components, and familiarity with TeamCenter. Occasional travel for training and collaboration is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Design/Drafting or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of Catia V5 design experience.
• Knowledgeable in ANSI/ISO detailed drawing standards.
• Experience with castings, stampings and turned components.
• Advanced GD&T knowledge and application.
• TeamCenter data management experience.
• Willingness to travel for training and duties.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze specifications, sketches and drawings to assess design factors.
• Develop and maintain 3D models and drawings using CAD software.
• Prepare and participate in design reviews with the Engineering Team and stakeholders.
• Apply GD&T to drawings and ensure conformance to ANSI/ISO standards.
• Coordinate with suppliers/customers to understand needs and feasibility.

Skills

Catia V5

3D modeling

Detail drafting

GD&T proficiency

Engineering communication

Design reviews

Education

Associate’s Degree in Design/Drafting or equivalent experience

Tools

TeamCenter

MS Office

Job description

Ref.-Nr.: US00457Schedule type: Full TimeContract Type: Full TimeWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORThis position is responsible for generating concepts, layout drawings, tolerance stack-up analysis, 3D models, and detail drawings of automotive powertrain components, sub-assemblies and modules. Interface between Design Team Leader and Product Engineers, assembling information from various sources into final work products. Will be responsible for multiple job assignments at a time.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESReview and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.Develop and maintain 3D models and drawings of automotive powertrain components, sub-assemblies and modules, using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.Support in the design of testing and prototype fixtures, if necessaryPerform package studies given customer engineering requirements and engine environment detailsFollow internal procedures and standards including customer rules and drafting guidelinesCreate drawings/tolerance stack-up analysis/exploded views/models from supplied information such as sketches, marked prints, catalog references, layouts and other information supplied by Product Engineers.Design components from a variety of different manufacturing processes: castings, forgings, stampings, powdered metal, machine turned components, molded plasticsApply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to drawings.Generate drawings in accordance with industry design standards; ANSI, ISO, etc.Maintain drawings and models within TeamCenter databasePreparing for and participating in design reviews with the Engineering TeamParticipate in supplier and customer meetings to understand and implement needs from all sides still assuring functionality/feasibility/costCoordinates and chairs necessary job/task clarification meetings with local team members as necessaryApply Design for Manufacturing principles to simplify manufacturing functionsKeep track of lessons learned to share with other designers/engineering team and development design guidelines.WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVEAssociate’s Degree in Design/Drafting or equivalent experienceDesign experience in automotive powertrain products8+ years of Catia V5 design experience (high proficiency in 3D modeling and detailing).Familiarity with Industry Standards related to Detailed Drawing Requirements, ANSI, ISO, etc.Knowledgeable in designing of castings, stampings and turned componentsAdvanced GD&T knowledge (it’s understanding and usage) in order to properly apply the rules to drawingsPerform stack-up calculations to component and sub assembly tolerances to ensure fit and functionEfficient in writing, communication and ability to manage technical detailsTeamCenter or TeamCenter X data management experienceKnowledge in data transfer techniquesKnowledge in DFM methods to simplify assembly effortsProficient with Microsoft office products - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPointWillingness to travel as needed and to work abroad for training purposes