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Body CAD Engineer

Prism IT Global
Novi, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026

About the Company

This person designs the outer and structural parts of a car using computer software. They help make sure car body parts are strong, safe, and ready to be manufactured.


About the Role

This role involves developing and releasing body-in-white (BIW) and exterior body components using 3D CAD tools across concept, design, and launch phases.



Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain detailed CAD models, assemblies, sections, and 2D drawings as per design standards
  • Perform design feasibility studies, packaging assessments, and engineering trade-offs
  • Apply GD&T principles to ensure manufacturability, quality, and dimensional accuracy
  • Collaborate with CAE teams for crash, durability, NVH, and structural requirements
  • Support engineering changes, design updates, and configuration management using PLM systems
  • Assist in prototype builds, virtual validation, and physical testing
  • Work closely with manufacturing teams, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams
  • Ensure compliance with cost, weight, timing, and quality targets


Required Skills

  • Body-in-White (BIW) Design
  • 3D CAD (CATIA / NX / Creo)
  • GD&T
  • Automotive Body Components
  • PLM Tools (Teamcenter / Windchill)
  • CAD Modeling & Drafting
  • Design Feasibility & Packaging
  • Engineering Change Management


Preferred Skills

  • CAE Collaboration (Crash / NVH / Durability)
  • Prototype Build Support
  • Manufacturing Coordination

Salary : $90,000

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