Senior Product Designer
About The Position
The Senior Product Designer creates new and revised product designs using 3D CAD systems, develops fully dimensioned drawings in accordance with HI-LEX or industry standards, and collaborates with cross-functional teams during product development. The role includes developing completed layouts and final designs from sketches; conducting feasibility and packaging studies using customer-supplied data; contributing to design and tolerance stack studies; and preparing drawing packages and concepts for RFQs. The designer applies documented engineering and design standards, including lessons learned, and recommends and implements design changes to address field concerns and improve product performance and reliability. The position also involves analyzing problem areas and recommending solutions, assessing design suitability based on materials and production processes, recommending materials, and conferring with customers to discuss design concerns and confirm requirements. The Senior Product Designer instructs CAD detailers on requirements, tolerances, GD&T, and drafting practices, and supports an associate-relations environment aligned with long-term management objectives. This is a full-time, first-shift position based at HI-LEX’s automotive center in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The office has an open-seating arrangement, with the ability to change work location daily if needed. The environment may include noise from cellphones, group conversations, and virtual meetings.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of drafting and design experience.
- Thorough knowledge of GD&T.
- Experience in design and packaging as it relates to systems and products.
- Knowledge of production-process characteristics.
- Product development and design capability.
- Ability to create 3D software models.
- Ability to develop 2D drawings with dimensional layouts.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Time-management skills to complete tasks and support program success.
- Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Adaptability and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- A two-year degree in engineering, computer-aided drawing/design, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of HI-LEX core CAD systems, Catia V5 and NX.
- FEA knowledge and basic skills.
Responsibilities
- Create new and revised product designs using 3D CAD systems.
- Develop completed layouts and final product designs from simple sketches.
- Conduct feasibility studies, including packaging and glass drop studies, based on customer-supplied data.
- Provide input into design and tolerance stack studies to ensure design robustness.
- Prepare drawing packages and concepts for RFQs, including quality drawings, low-cost designs, and quick timing.
- Use documented engineering and design standards, including lessons learned.
- Recommend and implement changes to resolve field concerns and evaluate prototypes for modifications that improve product performance and reliability.
- Assist in analyzing problem areas and recommend solutions.
- Determine design suitability based on specified product materials and production processes.
- Recommend materials for products and their components.
- Confer with customers as required to discuss design problem areas and ensure products meet requirements.
- Instruct CAD detailers on requirements, tolerances, GD&T, and standard drafting practices.
- Promote an associate-relations environment consistent with long-term management objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
