What are the responsibilities and job description for the NX Design Engineer - Automotive Plastics position at RGBSI?
Job Summary
Responsible for development and delivery of product design datasets (2D/3D) utilizing NX from concept to production and leading the development of design solutions. Support projects from Program Award through Start of Production.
Responsibilities
•Use NX CAD
•Manage design files, design studies, component & assembly drawings in 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 designs that meet customer performance and YFAI 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
•Bachelor degree in STEM preferred.
•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 a change system process).
Intake Call Notes:
*NX CAD experience required. Catia is NOT applicable.
* Experience must be in automotive with plastics/injection mold pieces
*Will need Office Suite experience, especially in PowerPoint
*Ability to work with multi-functional groups
*Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to document required
*Interview will be with a panel, 60-minutes, via MS Teams
*The position is based in Novi, but will require periodic travel to Auburn Hills, MI