Creo Lead Designer

Carrier • Charlotte, NC

2d • $79,000 - $158,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Designer is an onsite technical execution leader who translates engineering requirements and Design Lead direction into robust, manufacturable product designs. The role supports both New Product Development (NPD) and Sustaining Engineering through advanced CAD modeling, layout development, design refinement, technical review, and validation of engineering documentation. The Lead Designer also serves as a technical resource for other designers, reviews design output for quality and accuracy, and helps ensure design intent is implemented correctly.

This is a full-time, onsite position in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a standard Monday through Friday day-shift schedule. The role requires travel of up to 10% annually across domestic locations and Mexico.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and at least 5 years of product design experience in an engineering environment, or an associate degree in a technical field and at least 3 years of such experience.
• At least 2 years of Creo Parametric experience, demonstrating proficiency in complex modeling, assemblies, and drawing development.
• At least 2 years of experience developing and maintaining large assembly structures and engineering documentation using Creo.
• At least 2 years of experience reviewing 3D models, drawings, bills of materials, and design implementations for accuracy and completeness.
• At least 2 years of experience with top-down design methodologies and CAD-driven bills of materials.
• At least 1 year of working knowledge of engineering release processes.
• At least 1 year of experience with Creo sheet metal design.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% annually across domestic locations and Mexico.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a technical field.
• Proficiency with Windchill and working knowledge of product lifecycle management systems.
• Experience leading technical reviews and validating work performed by other designers.
• Experience supporting offshore or remote design resources.
• Experience supporting both New Product Development and Sustaining Engineering activities.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability principles.
• Experience in HVAC, industrial equipment, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience creating and maintaining configurable product structures and product family architectures.
• Ability to independently resolve complex design and integration issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to other designers.
• Solid understanding and experience with drafting standards and procedures, including ASME Y14.3 and ASME Y14.5.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine CAD models, layouts, assembly structures, and detailed design implementations.
• Translate engineering requirements and Design Lead direction into practical design solutions.
• Lead complex packaging, integration, fit-up, and manufacturability evaluations.
• Perform detailed technical reviews of models, drawings, bills of materials, and engineering documentation.
• Validate design work completed by other designers and ensure implementation aligns with design intent.
• Support development and maintenance of top-down assembly structures and product architectures.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve complex design issues.
• Support offshore design resources through technical guidance, review, and issue resolution.
• Participate in design reviews, peer reviews, Virtual Builds, and release readiness activities.
• Assist in coordinating design execution activities when a Design Lead delegates responsibility.
• Support Engineering Change Notice execution, documentation review, and release preparation activities.
• Identify technical risks, implementation concerns, and opportunities for design improvement.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to less experienced designers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; wellness incentives.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; and purchased vacation.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Health Savings Account, Health Care Spending Account, and Dependent Care Spending Account.
• Tuition assistance.
• May be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED