NX Designer

PREFIX CORPORATION • Rochester Hills, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Designer develops CAD surfacing, the modeling & design of models and molds to create prototype fiberglass parts, drape forms, foam & wood models. Design mechanism or framework for prototype builds.

Requirements

• Successful candidate will have an extensive background inCAD Design, surface modeling, B-side design andmold/die/fixture design with a minimum of 5 years ofexperience.
• General knowledge of automotive engineeringstandards required.
• Ability to follow direction and work withinpredetermined timelines established within the project quote.
• High School Diploma required and with prior workingknowledge of Catia V5 or NX11 software.
• Needs to be a self-starter with proficiency in budgeting time.

Responsibilities

• CAD Part Design
• Responsible for creating innovative design concepts and complete product designs in 3D,and drawing release per engineering direction.
• Coordinate design-related workload with designated Design Engineer.
• Apply engineering principles to design, modify or develop components for low-volume or prototype applications.
• Recommend materials for project applications.
• Tooling Design
• Responsible for designing tooling molds/fixtures for prototype manufacturing.
• Create run-off surface for milling.
• Develop drawings for foam glue-up sizes.
• Design steel tube framework for models; layour full assembly of components.
• Drawing Release
• Creation of models for release.
• Follows drawing release and engineering change processes and capable of performing all clash/clearance checks necessary.
• Design for Manufacturing
• Follows applicable Design For Manufacturing standards for part creation.
• BOM
• Provides applicable support to the Design Engineer to create applicable Bill of Materials for projects.
• Shop Floor Support
• Assist shop floor with any assembly issues during prototype manufacturing
• Problem Solving
• Use a first principles based approach to problem solving.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to quickly and efficiently solve complex problems as they arrive.

Benefits

• Three Medical Insurance plans including an employer-paid plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment paid for by the company
• 401k
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability paid for by the company
• Group Accident and Critical Illness plans
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Discounted Childcare/Preschool through a local preschool in Rochester Hills
• Bi-weekly pay checks
• Referral Bonuses up to $1000

What This Job Offers

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