Lead Design Engineer - Automotive Components

What You'll Do

• Lead the design and development of complex, precision automotive components from concept through production release.
• Create, modify, and validate detailed 3D models and drawings using Pro-E / Creo; perform tolerance stack-up and GD&T analysis to ensure manufacturability and micron-level fit / reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality, and suppliers) to optimize designs for tight-tolerance machining, assembly, and long-term durability.
• Own design projects end-to-end, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards; recommend design modifications to improve performance, cost, and quality.
• Conduct design evaluations, testing, and failure analysis to validate designs and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in product data management (PDM) workflows, maintaining revision control and ensuring documentation accuracy.
• Contribute to new product introduction by aligning designs with APQP, DFMEA, and control plan requirements in partnership with manufacturing and quality engineering.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in precision mechanical design and bring forward innovative ideas to enhance product performance.

What We're Looking For