CAD Designer

Job DescriptionJob Description

CIE Automotive is a supplier of components and sub-assemblies for the global automotive market, basing its actions on the use of complementary technologies and various associated processes. CIE Automotive offers multi-services and solutions that seek to maximize the efficiency of production processes through innovation. In both projects we are growing sustainably and profitably to position ourselves as the benchmark partner by satisfying our customers with comprehensive, innovative, and competitive solutions with high added value.

CIE USA-Century Plastics, a division of the global enterprise CIE Automotive, is seeking a talented CAD Designer to join our team.

Reports to: Director of Engineering

Primary Purpose:

The CAD Designer is responsible for the design and packaging of automotive interior trim products utilizing Catia V5 software.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate changes and developments to CAD models using Catia V5 software

• Ability to work with product engineers, program managers, and engineering managers in the development of injection molded components and assemblies

• Design B-Side features including attachments, doghouses, standoffs, locators, etc.

• Verify and ensure releases of models are correct

• Ensure design meets all vehicle environment requirement (package)

• Ensure correct CAD data is being sent out as needed

• Verifies product design.

• Produces and checks product designs for completeness and accuracy.

• Basic knowledge of the injection molding process and tool construction / operations for feasibility in design

• Prepares and follows engineering change / data change requests

• Interfaces with internal departments (manufacturing, quality, sales) to ensure design objectives are met in a timely manner

• Ensure system requirements are met (customer specifications, FMVSS, SDS, design rules and all DPA interface issues)

Qualifications:

• Strong CAD design experience utilizing Catia V5

• 5+ years' experience in plastic interior trim component part design and development

• Surfacing experience is plus

• Volkswagen experience a plus

• Capable of design in 2D Drawings a plus

• Basic knowledge of GD&T

• In-depth knowledge of plastics and tooling design requirements

• Good communication and organizational skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Power Point, etc.)