What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Designer - Level 2 position at ADAPT Technology LLC.?
Are you a seasoned Automotive CAD Designer with a passion for precision and innovation? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise in CATIA V5 helps shape the future of vehicle design? If so, we want to hear from you.
Your Role
As a Level 2 Designer, you'll assist with ownership of complex automotive design projects, using CATIA V5 to develop high-quality 2D and 3D models that meet rigorous industry standards. You’ll work on Body Shell, Interior Trim, Seating, Functional Components, or Electrical/Wire Harnesses, ensuring seamless integration and manufacturability.
What You'll Do
- Lead packaging and layout studies to optimize component placement.
- Create parametric 2D drawings & 3D models using specified processes.
- Analyze and enhance class ‘A’ surfaces from styling teams to improve data quality.
- Develop B-side surfaces for plastic and sheet metal components, ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards.
- Perform blend filleting and pass Level E certification for high-quality finishes.
- Validate shading quality of blend filleted part data before release.
- Generate PowerCopies to automate repetitive design features.
- Accurately check, refine, and repair data to meet corporate tangency, gap, and content requirements.
- Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to resolve design challenges and document open issues.
- Prepare clear, professional technical documentation (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
What You Bring
- 6 years of automotive design experience in Body Shell, Interior Trim, Seats, Functional Parts, or Electrical/Wire Harness.
- 6 years of experience with parametric CAD modeling.
- 6,000 hours of CATIA V5 hands-on modeling experience.
- Proficiency in Part Design, Generative Shape Design, Assembly Design, and Drafting workbenches.
- Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, and a problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to lead design efforts and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Why Join Us?
- Be a key player in designing next-generation automotive components.
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
- Engage in challenging projects that push your design skills to the next level.
If you're ready to take your CATIA V5 expertise to a team that values precision, innovation, and technical leadership, apply today!
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Who We Are
ADAPT Technology is a boutique engineering and technical recruitment firm specializing in Engineering, Metrology, Prototyping, Manufacturing, and Talent Resources. We serve a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, consumer products, defense, heavy truck & equipment, medical, tooling & automation. From concept to production, we deliver high-quality engineering solutions with speed and precision.
Our staffing division offers a non-traditional, personalized approach, focusing on building long-term relationships and matching top talent with the right roles. We provide tailored support, advanced technology, and rapid prototyping services to help our clients succeed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33.00 - $43.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Conduct packaging / layout studies: 4 years (Preferred)
- Automotive Design: 6 years (Preferred)
- Body Shell Design: 5 years (Preferred)
- Interior Trim Design: 5 years (Preferred)
- CATIA V5: 6 years (Preferred)
- Part, Generative Shape, Assembly Design: 6 years (Preferred)
- Review class ‘A’ surface: 5 years (Preferred)
- Develop B side surface for plastic parts: 5 years (Preferred)
- Develop surface for sheet metal components: 5 years (Preferred)
- Perform blend filleting and pass Level E cert: 4 years (Preferred)
- Create PowerCopies: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Saline, MI 48176 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Saline, MI 48176: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saline, MI 48176
Salary : $33 - $43
