Senior Product Designer
About The Position
The Senior Product Designer creates product designs using 3D CAD systems, prepares fully dimensioned drawings to HI-LEX or industry standards, and collaborates with cross-functional teams throughout product development. The role develops new and revised designs, completes layouts and final designs from sketches, performs feasibility studies using customer-supplied data, and contributes to design and tolerance stack studies. It also prepares drawing packages and concepts for RFQs, evaluates prototypes, and recommends design changes to improve product performance and reliability. The position applies documented engineering and design standards, including lessons learned, and uses knowledge of materials and production processes to assess design suitability and recommend materials. It supports analysis and resolution of product problems, consults with customers as needed, and instructs CAD detailers on design requirements, tolerances, GD&T, and drafting practices. The role also promotes an associate-relations environment consistent with long-term management objectives. The position is based at HI-LEX’s automotive center in Rochester Hills, Michigan, in an office environment with an open seating arrangement. Work may be relocated daily as needed, and the office 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 they relate to systems and products.
- Knowledge of production-process characteristics.
- Product development and design skills.
- Ability to model using 3D software.
- 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 continuous-improvement orientation.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to work in an open-seating office environment and change work location daily if needed.
Nice To Haves
- A two-year degree in engineering, computer-aided drawing/design, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of HI-LEX core CAD systems, including CATIA V5 and NX.
- FEA knowledge and basic skills.
Responsibilities
- Create new and revised product designs using 3D CAD systems.
- Provide completed layouts and final product designs from simple sketches.
- Perform feasibility studies, including packaging and glass drop studies, based on customer-supplied data.
- Provide input into design and tolerance stack studies to ensure 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 address field concerns; evaluate prototypes and propose design modifications to 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 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
