Senior Mechanical Designer/Checker - Southfield, Michigan Six-month contract position Standard Day Shift position - overtime may be required One Day; remote Four days; In Office (mandatory). Pay Rate: up to $36.00 per hour based on proven work history
Required Qualifications: Knowledge & Skills of the Senior Mechanical Designer/Checker: Required Skills:
Approximately four years of experiencer as a Mechanical Designer I for Body Shop Tooling of Body-In-White Assembly
CATIA CAD skills and knowledge of North American Auto Manufacturer standards and specifications for Body-In-White Tooling fixtures
Strong understanding of Body Assembly (geometry setting) and Fixture Tools for Framing Lines, Bodyside Structures, and Sub-Assembly for tooling fixture design
Strong knowledge of auto assembly strategies (i.e. part flow within an assembly plant/body shop)
Understanding of how a GEO and Report Systems function
Develop detailed drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, fixtures, tools, and controls using CAD equipment
Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for Weld Gun BGA, Cap Aptors, Servo-Motors
Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed
Modify existing 3D and 2D models for "kits" and create new designs for simple and intermediate and complex systems. Develop Kit Sheet showing before and after
Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems. Drive and understand customer specifications both corporate and plant and apply standards for use in all aspects of mechanical designs
Strong Fixture and Detail Stack-up methodology and how it relates to machining and tool stack up
Preferred Skills:
Understanding of Mechanical Design Sequences/Controls documents to Control Design along with customer deliverables
Ability to describe operation and maintenance of technical systems
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
Analyzing data or information - Identifying. Understanding information provided by the customer, supplier and/or processes of direction given. Possibly breaking it down to get a better, clear understanding
Troubleshooting - Determining causes of mechanical errors and deciding what to do about it. May be required to travel to other facilities, and customer sites to assist in the installation/start-up, and final machine acceptance
Education and Experience Requirements of the Senior Mechanical Designer/Checker:
5+ years Mechanical Design and Engineering experience in Powertrain or Associate Degree in Mechanical Technology or equivalent experience
Ability to work independently and within teams
Ability to travel domestically (5-20%) and internationally as project needs may be required for technical support
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.
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