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TRAM, Inc.

CAD Designer

TRAM, Inc., Plymouth, Michigan, United States, 48170

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform CAD activities under direct supervision:

Utilize Catia V5 CAD hardware and applications software

Produce engineering diagrams, drawings, layout, and other design documents

Create 2D detailed components & assembly drawings applying GD&T, Internal Guidelines and Customer Standards

Develop technically efficient & economically feasible switch designs with CAD

Develop 3D Parametric Models in accordance with CAD design standards

Incorporate knowledge of total product costs in design and documentation process

Balance pressing time demands of several projects

Work effectively with other departments

Understand Die design and constraints

Coordinate with internal and external Associates to create designs from concept to model

Understand and follow TRAM CAD Design guidelines and requirements

Understand the engineering change approval process and make drawing changes or updates

Design creations in CATIA, TCE and C3P environment

Organize and maintain CAD files, engineering files, references and drawings

Consult with tinha* design engineers to resolve design issues

Prepare annotated detail drawings

Use F/S, lighting, soldering, and prototyping tools to assist Engineeringейді activities

Create preliminary & advanced working layouts and final master drawings

Analyze specifications, sketches, engineering drawings and related design data

Determine critical factors affecting design of components and assemblies

Maintain knowledge of existing designs and manufacturing processes & limitations

Research and evaluate competitors’ products and technology

Create Benchmark report and create cost-reducing ideas

Understand Die design and tooling constraints

Evaluate and determine feasibility of product design proposals

Apply GSD techniques to develop switch designs

Apply assembly design techniques to develop & manage CAD Assemblies and product files

Complete assigned special projects:

Complete projects assigned by department and/or supervisor

Perform tolerance stackup analysis

Follow daily, weekly, and monthly Department time reporting, and documentation processes

Continuously participate in training seminars and complete required T3P courses

Attend Product Development Team (PDT) meetings

Lead design explanation and inform on Customer Expectations

EDUCATION AND EXPRERIENCE

Education

Associate’s degree in Computer Aided Design or Engineering

Experience & Skills

5+ years of experience in Catia V5 2D Draft mids and 3D CAD Design

Knowledge of plastic injection molding and Electronic Mechanical component design

TRAM, Inc. is a Japanese owned automotive parts supplier, serving the Japanese Transplants (Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, etc.) as well as the domestic OEMs (Ford and GM). Located in Plymouth, MI, TRAM, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TRAM was founded in 1986 and currently employs 2,500+ people at our 5 locations.

We manufacture automotive components such as switch-related products (window regulators, headlights, cruise control, turn signals, multifunction and HVAC switches), security and safety-related products (shift levers, torste?), seat belts, key cylinders, mechanical and remote keys.

Shift your career into drive and help TRAM make the driving experience an intuitive connection between the human body and the vehicle.

TRAM, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For additional information about our companies, please see our web site at http://www.tokai-rika.co.jp/en/.

This is a great opportunity to join our growing organization and enhance your skills to become a valuable member of our successful team!

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