Early Career Design Engineer (Auto Industry)
Salary: $64,000 - $75,000 per year
Location: Detroit, MI
Posted: April 18 2025
Minimum Degree:
Relocation Assistance: Available
If you are an early career Design Engineer with 1-5 years experience Designing in the Automotive Industry this job may be for you!
DESIGN 1 ENGINEER (job description)
We have partnered with a Global Automotive Firm at their Detroit Michigan Area location to lead a search for their Design 1 Engineer role. Our client is a leader in Auto R&D and this role comes with a tremendous opportunity for growth.
· Must Have's
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (required)
- Minimum 1 year experience as a Design Engineer in the Automotive Industry
- Willing to relocate to the Detroit MI area
- VISA Sponsorship and Relocation Assistance is offered
- MUST HAVE CATIA experience and/or knowledge.
The Design Engineer's two core responsibilities will include the design (CAD/technical) and communications (project coordination).
· Design Engineers lead and drive the execution of new product development projects from Design through CAE, Prototyping, and Testing.
· You will be designing component parts and make 3D math data and 2D drawings.
· You will lead communications between the customer and the designers.
· You will assist in determining and meeting customer requirements, along with assessment of product performance, manufacturability, and cost management.
· You will set and achieve project objectives, kick-off, milestones, on-time completion and post-project effectiveness analyses.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering required
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- MUST HAVE CATIA experience and/or knowledge.
- 1-2 years working experience in the Automotive Industry.
- Must be able to communicate effectively and work in a team environment.
- 1-2 years of related product design experience.