Design Engineer

Overview:

We are seeking a Design Engineer II to support the design and development of automotive components for a global automotive company. This role is focused on hands-on design work and requires a candidate who can quickly contribute to complex projects with minimal ramp-up time.

The ideal candidate brings strong CAD expertise, practical design experience, and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform design and layout activities for vehicle systems, including:
• High-voltage cables (primary focus)
• Low-voltage harnesses
• Cooling components (hoses, pipes, brackets, radiators, expansion tanks)
• Execute routing, packaging, and integration of components within vehicle architecture
• Create and release 2D and 3D drawings with full GD&T application
• Develop and maintain CAD models using CATIA V5/V6
• Support design reviews and provide clear technical justification for decisions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, suppliers, and engineering teams
• Ensure designs meet performance, quality, and manufacturability requirements
• Apply knowledge of manufacturing processes to ensure design feasibility
• Contribute to solving complex engineering problems with a logical, structured approach

Required Qualifications:

• 4–6+ years of design engineering experience (target ~6 years; flexible for strong candidates)
• Strong CAD experience (CATIA V6 preferred; V5 acceptable with transferable skills)
• Proven experience in layout, routing, and packaging design
• Proven experience in component design and release
• Experience creating 2D/3D drawings with GD&T proficiency
• Strong design and modeling capability
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and production intent
• Ability to handle complex designs and problem-solving independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Automotive industry experience
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers
• Broader exposure to product development lifecycle and engineering change processes

Location: Raymond, OH (100% onsite)

Type: 12+ contract

Pay: $40/hr - $45/hr (DOE)

No 3rd party agencies or C2C