CAD Engineer 3 (2073-1)
Newark, CA - Onsite
7 Months Contract
· Unique Selling Points:
Working with the Closure team is challenging but exciting space to be in within the organization! Within this role there is high visibility into new product launches and the ability to offer your knowledge and expertise.
Candidate Requirements
· Years of Experience Required: 5+ overall years of experience in the field.
· Degrees or certifications required: 2 or 4-year technical degree in a relevant discipline from ABET accredited institution or equivalent desired.
· Disqualifiers: N/A
· Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain:
- Candidates meet all qualifications for this role
- Experience with automotive design work
· Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on meeting deadlines and quality of work.
Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience
1. 5+ years of expertise in transportation industry Closures systems and sub-systems at an OEM or supplier is desired.
2. Experience designing and working with manufacturers to create parts and assemblies using high-volume manufacturing processes typically found in world class automotive environment.
3. Experience working with Class A surface data.
Sr. CAD Designer – Closures Plastics
Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility
At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.
We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.
Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.
Closures Team is looking for a Sr. CAD Designer – Plastics to design and deliver world leading Closures Systems for our electric vehicle platforms.
This position requires an experienced professional capable of designing and developing closures components using Catia 3DX for world-class vehicles. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approach to their work with a sense of ownership and urgent determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, possess the ability to learn quickly, be self-motivated and strive for perfection within a diverse, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Design parts and assemblies for vehicle programs through the entire product life cycle, from concept to production to service/warranty/end-of-life.
• Mechanical design and packaging of closures plastic components (i.e. Hood, Fender, Side Door, Decklid and Liftgate Trim components, Spoilers, Claddings, etc.) to meet system and vehicle requirements while optimizing for efficiency, cost, weight, manufacturability, and serviceability.
• Ensure vehicles conform to all motor vehicle safety standards governing Closures system operation
• Work closely with the design engineering team and other stakeholders and attribute owners to create world class designs:
• Collaboration assistance with cross functional teams such as CAE by interpreting and using analysis results to guide and evolve the design.
• Collaboration assistance with manufacturing to ensure efficient process sequence and build quality.
• Cross functionally works with Manufacturing, Design and Product Development as well as with Stamping and Suppliers on items such as tool design and secondary component changes.
• Perform analysis of section properties, materials, and manufacturing processes through benchmarking activities to understand competitiveness of designs.
• Apply GD&T, create drawings, packaging layouts and design for manufacturability/assembly (DFM, DFA).
Qualifications:
• 5+ years of expertise in transportation industry Closures systems and sub-systems at an OEM or supplier is desired.
• Experience designing and working with manufacturers to create parts and assemblies using high-volume manufacturing processes typically found in world class automotive environment.
• Experience working with Class A surface data.
• Proven design, packaging, and 3D modeling skills using CATIA V5/V6 or similar software.
• The ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks quickly in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
• Detail oriented personality with a determined problem-solving attitude using an Engineering first principles approach.
• Experience using the FEA tools within CATIA environment is desired.
• Exhibiting excellence in previous roles that demonstrate a creative approach to resolving mechanical design/performance issues.
Education:
• 2 or 4-year technical degree in a relevant discipline from ABET accredited institution or equivalent desired.
Ravi Teja
615-219-6196
ravi.teja@harveynash.com
