Job Title: Catia Designer

Job Description

The CAD Designer is responsible for the design and packaging of automotive interior trim products utilizing Catia V5 software.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate changes and developments to CAD models using Catia V5 software.
• Collaborate with product engineers, program managers, and engineering managers in the development of injection molded components and assemblies.
• Design B-Side features including attachments, doghouses, standoffs, locators, etc.
• Verify and ensure releases of models are correct.
• Ensure design meets all vehicle environment requirements.
• Ensure correct CAD data is being sent out as needed.
• Verify product design and check for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare and follow engineering change and data change requests.
• Interface with internal departments to ensure design objectives are met in a timely manner.
• Ensure system requirements are met, including customer specifications and design rules.

Essential Skills

• 5-10 years of experience as a Designer focused on plastic interior trim component part design and development.
• 5 years of experience using Catia V5.
• In-depth knowledge of plastics and tooling design requirements.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Surfacing experience.
• Experience with Volkswagen.
• Capability in 2D drawings/design.

Work Environment

This position is located in an office environment with walled cubicles on the 3rd floor of the corporate building. The design team consists of 10 designers, including 2 designer coordinators. The team is strong and experienced, with a main client being a major automotive company. The company offers growth opportunities and is engaged with new technologies, such as compression molding.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Auburn Hills,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $35 - $45