CAD Engineer at Adient

JOB DESCRIPTIONOverview:Position is for a CAD designer / design engineer to provide 3D CAD modeling and design support to product engineers at the Technical Center in Plymouth MI. Responsible for leading CAD modeling activity and designing and packaging seat structures mechanisms and complete seat systems.Responsibilities:Work with engineering to capture the product design intent related to fit form and functionWork with various CAD PLM and related applications (Catia NX PLM Visualization tools etc.)Work with various product types related to automotive seating (sheet metal tubing injection molded plastics PU foam etc.)Develop and manage 3D CAD models for partsDevelop parts in accordance with part design BBPsValidate part design against legal engineering and manufacturing requirements (draft angles bend radii etc.)Design solutions to solve complex packaging layout or kinematic issues that meet manufacturability requirements cost targets and performance requirementsDevelop and manage 3D CAD models for AssembliesDevelop assemblies and the corresponding skeletons in accordance with assembly design BBPsValidate assembly design against legal engineering and manufacturing requirementsPerform kinematic studies and clash analysisDevelop and manage 2D drawings for parts and assembliesDevelop 2D drawings in accordance with drafting standardsApply engineering specifications (GD&T Notes etc.) to 2D drawingsCreate Complete Seat drawings for PPAPMaster sections / layouts for vehicle interface and packagingEnsure proper communication for engineering specification through sections & detail viewsManage CAD data related items in PLMEnsure proper naming and classification for various PLM itemsManage part assembly & drawing versions & revisionEnsure proper link between various PLM itemsProvide CAD support to quickly identify and resolve product issues at the manufacturing plant and/or support for customer reviews.Support development of CAD standards and best practices and ensure consistent CAD methods and standards deployed to all members of assigned department / training of department design engineersQualifications:Expert in CAD software preferably in CATIA V5 or NXAble to effectively communicate and interface with different team membersExperience in manufacturing process quality systems and product interactions and willingness to learn about seat manufacturing and key criteria.Mechanical aptitude for hands-on problem-solving using tools such as KT A3 FTA 8D.Ability to use Adient-specific software (PLM Teamcenter).Understanding of GD&T and ability to read drawings.Experience Required10 years in automotive engineering with design experience in complex systems with sub-systems/ components. Automotive Seating design experience is strongly preferableAssociate Degree in applied engineering mechanical design or similar is preferredWorking in office minimum of 3 days/weekEvidence of mechanical aptitude or similar hands-on experience a strong plusCandidate must be willing to take a CAD proficiency testPRIMARY LOCATIONCentral Tech Unit Plymouth MI Key Skills Children Activity,Account Payable,BMS Operating,Apps,Key Account,Account Opening Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1