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Senior Design Engineer

Cad Engineering Resources Inc
Novi, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026
- Novi, Michigan

Approximate four-month contact position

Pay Rate - $41.00 - $47.00/hour

Job Summary Of The Senior Design Engineer

Responsible for development and delivery of product datasets (2D/3D) utilizing NX from concept and leading the development of design solutions. Support projects from Program Award through Start of Production.

Responsibilities Of The Senior Design Engineer

  • Use NX CAD
  • Manage design (files, design studies, component & assembly drawings in the file library system. Capable of sending files via a variety of transfer methods and formats (ex. TeamCenter)
  • Apply knowledge of plastic part design, injection-molding into design concepts and develop "smart" parameterized 3D CAD models and 2D drawings in appropriate CAD environment
  • On-time release of drawings and CAD data to meet tooling kick-off dates
  • Component and system design that meet customer performance and corporate manufacturing requirements
  • Ongoing assessments of design to ensure that manufacturing and performance risks are addressed
  • Identification and resolution of design related issues during development and launch. Manage day-to-day project details. Includes creating and updating CAD model and drawing schedules (timeline), identifying project tasks, and managing those tasks to successful and timely completion. Take ownership of assigned deliverables
  • Design product to cost targets (cost awareness)
  • Root-cause and identify short and long-term countermeasures for resolution of design, engineering or manufacturing feasibility issues
  • Apply working knowledge of basic Lean engineering principles and problem-solving tools including benchmarking & reverse engineering, DFMEA, 8D's, tactical planning, Kepner-Tregoe Problem Resolution, 5-Why process, etc.

Qualifications Of The Senior Design Engineer

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM
  • 5 years of experience
  • Communicate effectively with standard tools and face-to-face with internal and external customers. Ability to clearly explain design concepts
  • Work effectively to lead in a team environment including direct, contract, and global resources
  • Manage Engineering change process (TeamCenter experience, familiar with change system process)

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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Salary : $41 - $47

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