Senior Mechanical Designer/Checker (BIW Tooling Fixture) - Southfield, MI.
Six-month contract position
Pay Rate: $32.00 per hour maximum


* Please note, this is not a position for someone who has previously been a Product Designer and/or Engineer - Please do not apply*


Our customer based in Southfield, MI. is looking to fill a hybrid Senior Mechanical Designer/Checker with Tooling fixture Body Shop position. This opening is for someone with a background in GM Siemens NX software.

• Mechanical Designer I for Body Shop Tooling for Body-In-White Assembly, approximately 10-years of experience
• NX CAD skills and knowledge of North American Auto Manufacturer standards and specifications for Body-In-White Tooling Fixtures
• Strong understanding of Body Assembly, (geometry setting) and Fixture Tools for Framing lines, Bodyside Systems, and Sub Assembly for tooling fixture design
• Strong knowledge of auto assembly strategies (i.e., part flow within an assembly plant/body shop)
• Understanding of how a GEO and Repot Systems function
• Develop detailed drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, fixtures, tools, and controls using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment
• Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed
• Modify existing 3D and 2D models for "Kits" and create new designs for simple and intermediate and complex systems. Develop Kit Sheet showing before and after
• Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems. Drive and understand customer specifications both corporate and plant and apply standards for use in all aspect of mechanical designs
• Strong fixture and detail stack up methodology and how it relates to machining and tool stack up
• Understanding of customer specifications (corporate and plant), standards, and local and/or national
• 5 years Mechanical Design and Engineering experience in Powertrain or Associate Degree in Mechanical Technology or equivalent experience
• Ability to work independently and within teams
• Ability to travel domestically (5-20%) and internationally as project needs may be required for technical support

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge & Skills of the Senior Mechanical Designer/Checker (BIW Tooling Fixture):

• Understanding of Mechanical Design Sequences/Controls documents to Controls Designs along with customer deliverables
• Ability to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Analyzing Data or Information - Identifying. Understanding information provided by the customer, supplier and/or processes of direction given. Possibly breaking it down to get a better, clear understanding
• Troubleshooting - Determining causes of mechanical errors and deciding what to do about it
• May be required to travel to other locations and customer sites to assist in the installation/start-up and final machine acceptance

A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.

By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.


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