Mechanical Designer

Summary / Objective

The Mechanical Designer position plans and designs the automotive assembly line equipment for “General Assembly Tooling”.

Essential Functions

Designs custom fixtures and complex tooling systems for general assembly

Designs 2D and 3D models using NX

Develop Bill of Materials (BOMs) for manufacturing processes

Performs engineering assignments with clear and specified objectives and involves conventional types of plans and specifications

Designing and implementing cost‑effective equipment modifications

Making sure a product can be made reliably and will perform consistently in specified operating environments

Managing projects using engineering principles and techniques

Planning and designing new production processes

Producing details of specifications and outline designs

Using research, analytical, conceptual, and planning skills, particularly mathematical modeling and computer‑aided design

Consider the implications of issues such as cost, safety and time constraints in your design.

Support all quality systems requirements

Minimum Education Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

5-8 years of General Assembly Tooling design experience

Other Requirements

Skilled in Unigraphics NX. (Experience in ACAD 2D, ACAD 3D and inventor beneficial)

Experienced in GM General Assembly Tooling specifications and Data Banking requirements preferred

Experience must include background in detailing and layout design before release to the shop floor

Willing to work in office and interface with shop floor as required

Ability to perform assigned duties under frequent time pressures in an interruptive environment

Knowledge of machines and tools

Experience with customer interaction

Good verbal and written communications skills

Ability to conceptualize new designs then follow through to completion, specify fabrication materials, specify machining requirements and welding requirements

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Up to 5% of travel may be required

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