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TRAM, Inc. · 19 hours ago

CAD Designer

Plymouth, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Tokai Rika Group is a Japanese owned automotive parts supplier, and they are seeking a CAD Designer to perform CAD activities under direct supervision. The role involves producing engineering drawings, creating 2D and 3D models, and collaborating with various departments to develop efficient designs.

Automotive

Responsibilities

Perform CAD activities under direct supervision

Utilize Catia V5 CAD hardware and applications software

Produce engineering diagrams, drawings, layout, and other design documents

Create 2D detailed components & assembly drawings applying GD&T, Internal Guidelines and Customer Standards

Develop technically efficient & economically feasible switch designs with CAD

Develop 3D Parametric Models in accordance with CAD design standards

Incorporate knowledge of total product costs in design and documentation process

Balance pressing time demands of several projects

Work effectively with other departments

Understand Die design and constraints

Coordinate with internal and external Associates to create designs from concept to model

Understand and follow TRAM CAD Design guidelines and requirements

Understand the engineering change approval process and make drawing changes or updates

Organize and maintain CAD files, engineering files, references and drawings

Consult with design engineers to resolve design issues

Prepare annotated detail drawings

Use F/S, lighting, soldering, and prototyping tools to assist Engineering activities

Create preliminary & advanced working layouts and final master drawings

Analyze specifications, sketches, engineering drawings and related design data

Maintain knowledge of existing designs and manufacturing processes & limitations

Research and evaluate competitors’ products and technology

Create Benchmark report and create cost-reducing ideas

Understand Die design and tooling constraints

Evaluate and determine feasibility of product design proposals

Apply GSD techniques to develop switch designs

Apply assembly design techniques to develop & manage CAD Assemblies and product files

Complete assigned special projects

Complete projects assigned by department and/or supervisor

Perform tolerance stackup analysis

Follow daily, weekly, and monthly Department time reporting, and documentation processes

Continuously participate in training seminars and complete required T3P courses

Attend Product Development Team (PDT) meetings

Lead design explanation and inform on Customer Expectations

Qualification

Catia V52D Drafting3D CAD DesignPlastic Injection MoldingElectronic Mechanical DesignTolerance Stackup AnalysisGD&TAssembly Design TechniquesEngineering DocumentationDesign Communication