Job Title: Senior Mechanical Designer / Checker (BIW Tooling Fixture)

Location: Southfield, MI

Pay Rate: $35–37/hr

Job Type: Long-term Contract

Work Schedule: Onsite – Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote; subject to change based on project performance)

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Designer / Checker with a strong background in Body-in-White (BIW) tooling fixture design. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Catia and have hands-on experience with Body Shop Tooling, specifically in Framing Lines, Bodyside Systems, and Sub-Assemblies. Experience with North American auto manufacturer standards is essential.Please note this is not an engineerin or product designer role, this is a tooling mechanical designer using Siemens NX and Catia.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in BIW tooling fixture design
• Proficiency in NX CAD (Catia preferred)
• Strong knowledge of:
• Body Assembly and Geometry Setting Fixtures
• Automotive assembly strategies and part flow
• GEO and Repot Systems
• Experience developing detailed CAD drawings and specs for:
• Mechanical equipment, fixtures, tools, and controls
• Weld gun BGA, cap adaptors, and servo motors
• Ability to modify and revise 3D/2D models and create detailed kit sheets
• Familiarity with:
• NAAMS standards
• Customer standards and attributes in CAD files
• CAD Check and model space/paper space configurations
• Strong fixture/detail stack-up methodology understanding
• Ability to coordinate with project engineers, technical leaders, and vendors
• Competence in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of mechanical design sequences and control documentation
• Ability to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems
• Proficiency in interpreting and producing blueprints, drawings, and models
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Willingness to travel domestically (5–20%) and internationally as needed

Education & Experience:

• 5+ years of mechanical design and engineering experience in BIW
• Associate degree in Mechanical Technology or equivalent experience

How to Apply for This Job:

To apply for this position, please follow these steps: Apply for this job with your current resume. We’ll get back to you the same day with some feedback on your application. Next you’ll be invited to an online screening conversation so we can go over the job requirements together and you can ask questions. After this stage we’ll give you more feedback on your application and select the candidates to move forward in the process. Typically steps 1 to 4 takes less than 24 hours.

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