Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Designer

We are seeking a Mechanical Designer with expertise in weld gun design and coordination for Body-in-White (BIW) tooling fixtures. This role involves collaborating with project engineers to track and report on weld gun development, applying fastening technologies, and ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Track and report weld gun development with project engineers.
• Apply fastening technologies, including welding, riveting, screwing, adhesives, and sealers.
• Select and size weld guns based on metal stack-ups and pressures.
• Coordinate with mechanical design and robot simulation teams.
• Design and develop weld guns using CAD tools.
• Analyze data and specifications to assess design feasibility.
• Maintain spreadsheets/matrices for gun numbers, spot numbers, stack-ups, and timelines.
• Attend customer meetings and coordinate with suppliers.
• Package weld guns for approval and ensure timely delivery.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience in weld gun design and coordination.
• Proficiency in CAD (NX) with knowledge of North American automotive standards and specifications.
• Strong understanding of BIW tooling systems and geometry setting.
• Competency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and within teams.
• Associate degree in Mechanical Technology or equivalent experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Understanding of mechanical design sequences and controls documentation.
• Knowledge of design techniques and production documentation.
• Troubleshooting mechanical errors.
• Experience with NAAMS standards and CAD check options.
• Vendor coordination and integration of purchased components.
• Ability to travel domestically (5–20%) and internationally as needed.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $34.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Southfield, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2025.

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