G-TECH Services is seeking a Mechanical Designer for a contract to hire opportunity, with a tier one Automotive Supplier located in the Metropolitan Detroit area. Qualified Mechanical Designers will prepare layout and detail drawings of design as required to project timelines. Develop creative and innovative engineered solutions that meet or exceed customer requirements. Review and study customer specifications, engineering schematics and other data in order to determine the design procedures needed to generate and release digital and/or hardcopy printouts related to the engineering and manufacturing requirements. Perform necessary engineering calculations and proper material selection to satisfy the required design functionality. Coordinate any structural and/or finite element analysis that need to be performed for assessing the functionality of the tools designed. Coordinate the development of part drawings, including CAD drawings, through other designers, internal or outsourced, to comprehensively manage the complete design of the tools that are assigned. Work closely with senior designer and/or designer on design changes to improve manufacturability, maintainability and serviceability of equipment. Be knowledgeable of the release systems and procedures, and release all the necessary detail drawings in digital and/or hardcopy formats per established requirements of the internal and external customers (for example release to purchasing for make/buy decision, input for controls design and engineering, and documents to support field installation and service personnel, direct digital transfers to customer systems) Possess general awareness of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) concepts and its application in manufacturing and assembly sectors in automotive, aerospace, construction and forestry industries. Qualifications: A Bachelor of Applied Science or Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent from a recognized University is preferred or an Associate Degree/Engineering Diploma, preferably with a specialization in design and drafting, from a recognized Community College or equivalent experience as assessed by the Hiring Manager. Specialized training with certifications where applicable from recognized training organizations, in the use of CAD systems and software, such Catia, Unigraphics, FIDES, AutoCad, Inventor, Solidworks 1-3 years of direct experience and demonstrated capabilities in concepting, 3-D designing and 2-d detailing by consistently using one or more of the above mentioned CAD systems for the design of manufacturing and assembly tooling, which include geo, respot, end-of-arm tooling, etc.. Experience in one or more of the following industries is a must - automotive, aerospace, construction and forestry vehicles/equipment manufacturing industries. In the automotive manufacturing industry, specific experience focused in any one or more of the following areas is highly recommended: body-in-white welding and assembly, closure hanging, powertrain manufacturing and assembly (including machining and assembly automation, material handling systems, component washers, leak-testers, functional testing machines), final assembly, or material handling in manufacturing plants. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment including following on tool s during the fabrication, build installation and commissioning phases of the project. Ability and willingness to travel to any of the customer and Company's work locations in North America, Europe and Asia, as required by Management. Must be willing to work extended hours, when necessary, including overtime, weekends and holidays and on night shift, as project and customer demands dictate. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skill If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please contact me. All the best, Rhiannon Rhiannon Cavenaugh | Technical Recruiter G-TECH Services, Inc. 17101 Michigan Avenue | Dearborn, MI 48126-2736 USA Tel +1.313.425.3668 | Fax +1.313.441.3001 Connect with G-TECH LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Google+ www.gogtech.com
