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Comau Inc.

Senior Designer Checker

Comau Inc., Southfield, Michigan, United States, 48076


Senior Mechanical Designer / Checker GM NX (BIW Tooling Fixture)Required Qualifications: Knowledge & Skills:Required Skills:Mechanical Designer I / for Body Shop Tooling of Body in White Assembly

Approximately 10 years of experience

NX 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 Systems, 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 GEO and Report Systems function.Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, fixtures, tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.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, 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 Comau 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.Understanding of customer specifications (corporate and plant), standards, and local and/or national.Familiar with NAAMS Standards, Customer Standards, and Attributes in CAD file, using CAD Check options.Coordinate and review with Technical Leaders, Project Engineers, Sr. Mechanical Engineers, and colleagues to maintain consistency within a given project, and/or to resolve design or other problems.Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and a high degree of competence with CAD platforms and associated application software.Vendor Coordination/Purch components: Work in model space and paper space to bring in and identify supplier items (e.g., importing Weld Guns, End of Arm Tooling, switches, etc.).

Preferred Skills:Understanding of Mechanical Design Sequences/Controls documents to Controls Design along with customer deliverables.Ability to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.Analyzing Data or Information – Identifying and understanding information provided by the customer, supplier, and/or processes of direction given.Troubleshooting - Determining causes of mechanical errors and deciding what to do about it.May be required to travel to other Comau Facilities and customer sites to assist in the installation/start-up and final machine acceptance.5+ years Mechanical Design and Engineering experience in Powertrain or Associates 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 require for technical support.The pay range for this role is between $30 - $38/Hr. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K.

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