Key Responsibilities Design and develop automotive structural components and assemblies using Creo/Creo Parametric. Support NPD programs from concept and feasibility through prototype, validation, and production release. Create accurate 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings with GD&T, tolerances, and engineering specifications.

Design structural components including:

Structural brackets and reinforcements Cross members and support structures Subframes and mounting structures Chassis structural components Sheet metal structures Welded assemblies Suspension and powertrain mounting structures Other body/chassis structural components Develop sheet metal components and welded structures, considering material, thickness, bending, forming, welding, and assembly requirements. Design and model plastic injection-molded components, considering draft angles, wall thickness, ribs, bosses, parting lines, and manufacturability. Perform vehicle packaging and structural integration studies to ensure proper fit, interfaces, clearances, and assembly. Apply DFM/DFA, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up principles to ensure production-ready designs. Collaborate with CAE, testing, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams. Review CAE results and prototype/test feedback and implement necessary design improvements. Conduct design reviews and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for structural/design-related issues. Manage engineering changes and support design release/change control using PLM systems such as Windchill. Ensure designs meet applicable engineering, safety, quality, and manufacturing requirements. Required Skills & Experience 5-7+ years of experience in automotive structural design or product design. Strong hands-on experience with Creo / Creo Parametric. Proven experience in automotive NPD / New Product Development. Strong experience designing structural components and assemblies. Hands-on experience with sheet metal and welded structure design. Experience with plastic injection-molded component design/modeling is highly desirable. Strong knowledge of GD&T, DFM/DFA, tolerance stack-up, and manufacturing processes. Experience creating production-ready 3D models and 2D drawings. Strong understanding of design release and engineering change processes. Experience working with CAE and testing teams and implementing analysis/test feedback. Understanding of structural load requirements, packaging, interfaces, and vehicle integration. Windchill or other PLM experience is preferred. Automotive standards/regulations knowledge such as AIS, ECE, and FMVSS is a plus.