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Senior Designer

Ann Arbor, MI

Posted: 04/09/2025 Specialization: Engineering Job Number: 36647 Salary / Pay Rate: $90,000

Job Description

Senior Designer –Engineering Team
Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and coordinate all CAD-related activities and staff

  • Develop and implement department-wide drawing, modeling, and documentation standards and protocols

  • Act as the lead modeler to ensure all designs meet functional requirements (clearances, tolerances, applicable standards, etc.)

  • Review and approve all designs prior to submission to product engineering

  • Stay current with the latest CAD technologies and industry best practices

  • Oversee CAD system updates and collaborate with IT on rollout timing

  • Develop and maintain CAD system data flows and integrations with systems such as Altium, SW Electrical, Abaqus, SW PDM, and ERP platforms to minimize errors and improve design quality

  • Work closely with lead engineers, managers, and program planners to ensure designs align with target requirements

  • Coordinate with project managers and lead product engineers on scheduling and workload planning

  • Prioritize team workload and monitor progress to ensure alignment with department goals and program deadlines

  • Track drawing releases and ensure they meet timing and quality standards

  • Resolve system and subsystem conflicts to meet program requirements on time and with high quality

  • Facilitate and participate in formal and informal design/virtual reviews

  • Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and quality standards

  • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts and error prevention

  • Meet established team targets and key performance indicators

  • Support various management-related activities as needed

  • Maintain regular on-site presence

  • Perform additional duties as assigned by senior leadership

Team Management Responsibilities:

  • Provide daily supervision and leadership to the CAD team

  • Train, mentor, and develop CAD staff to enhance design capabilities

  • Maintain a well-rounded and balanced skill set within the team

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience supervising CAD Designers in a manufacturing environment

  • Experience in lithium-ion battery pack design is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Must be eligible to support U.S. Military-funded projects and products

  • Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks, including administrative functions

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

ITAR Compliance Requirement:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise authorized to work under ITAR regulations

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