Sr. Designer - CREO Job at HRU Inc Technical Resources in Sterling Heights

Job Title: Sr. Designer (Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Design) Location: Sterling Heights, MI Contract: 6 months with possible extension/direct hire Schedule: Onsite | 9x80 Schedule (every other Friday off) - 1st shift Compensation: $57.83/hr with optional benefits while under contract Onboarding Requirements: Background check, employment/education verification, and drug screening Candidate Requirements: US Citizenship is required as all candidates must be eligible for secret security clearance (clearance requires US Citizenship). Clearance is not required to start ; only eligibility is needed. Not eligible: Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders), TN visa holders, H1B, or F1 (OPT/CPT) candidates. No corp-to-corp (C2C) or corp-to-hire (C2H) arrangements. Position Overview: The Sr. Designer will support program initiatives by creating innovative and practical mechanical and electro-mechanical concepts for components, assemblies, tools, and products of varying complexity. This role requires collaboration with engineering, vendors, manufacturing, quality teams, and customers to ensure that design specifications are met. The Sr. Designer is responsible for ensuring designs are defect-free and adhere to layout processes. Key Responsibilities: Develop mechanical and electro-mechanical designs using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) methodologies. Create and refine complex design layouts, schematics, and sketches to meet functional and system requirements. Review and verify engineering documents for compliance with engineering and military standards ( MILSPEC/STD ), specifications, and accurate calculations. Provide technical consultation to internal teams and customers, leveraging deep knowledge of design principles. Prepare drawing packages that conform to military and ASME standards. Collaborate with systems engineers to ensure designs meet contractual obligations and specifications. Evaluate the producibility and viability of designs, including tolerances, fits, finishes, materials, and integration requirements. Optimize CAD models for transition to modeling and simulation software. Prepare and review test plans, procedures, and reports for clarity and adherence to industry standards. Skills Required: Proficiency in tolerance analysis and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) . Expertise in CAD software , specifically Pro-E/Creo , with experience in 3D modeling and file manipulation. In-depth knowledge of military drawings, MILSPEC standards , and engineering specifications. Understanding of production methods, human factors, and product line knowledge across component, subsystem, and system levels. Skills Preferred: Familiarity with Model-Based Definition (MBD) methodologies is highly advantageous. Prior experience in defense-related design, particularly within BAE Systems' combat vehicle programs . Experience Required: Minimum of 9 years of design/drafting experience using the Pro-E/Creo CAD system, focusing on advanced design concepts and applications. Creo 7 experience is mandatory. Experience Preferred: Strong preference for candidates with experience in defense design , especially within BAE Systems' combat vehicle programs . Experience with MBD is a plus. Education Required: Associate degree in engineering drafting/design or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of 9 years of design/drafting experience, including 5 years focusing on advanced design concepts. Location: Sterling Heights, MI (Onsite position). HRU is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) .