Body CAD Engineer
Prism IT Global, Novi, MI, United States
This person designs the outer and structural parts of a car using computer software. They help make sure car body parts are strong, safe, and ready to be manufactured.
About the Role
This role involves developing and releasing body-in-white (BIW) and exterior body components using 3D CAD tools across concept, design, and launch phases.
Responsibilities
Create and maintain detailed CAD models, assemblies, sections, and 2D drawings as per design standards
Perform design feasibility studies, packaging assessments, and engineering trade-offs
Apply GD&T principles to ensure manufacturability, quality, and dimensional accuracy
Collaborate with CAE teams for crash, durability, NVH, and structural requirements
Support engineering changes, design updates, and configuration management using PLM systems
Assist in prototype builds, virtual validation, and physical testing
Work closely with manufacturing teams, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams
Ensure compliance with cost, weight, timing, and quality targets
Required Skills
Body-in-White (BIW) Design
3D CAD (CATIA / NX / Creo)
GD&T
PLM Tools (Teamcenter / Windchill)
CAD Modeling & Drafting
Design Feasibility & Packaging
Preferred Skills
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About the Role
This role involves developing and releasing body-in-white (BIW) and exterior body components using 3D CAD tools across concept, design, and launch phases.
Responsibilities
Create and maintain detailed CAD models, assemblies, sections, and 2D drawings as per design standards
Perform design feasibility studies, packaging assessments, and engineering trade-offs
Apply GD&T principles to ensure manufacturability, quality, and dimensional accuracy
Collaborate with CAE teams for crash, durability, NVH, and structural requirements
Support engineering changes, design updates, and configuration management using PLM systems
Assist in prototype builds, virtual validation, and physical testing
Work closely with manufacturing teams, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams
Ensure compliance with cost, weight, timing, and quality targets
Required Skills
Body-in-White (BIW) Design
3D CAD (CATIA / NX / Creo)
GD&T
PLM Tools (Teamcenter / Windchill)
CAD Modeling & Drafting
Design Feasibility & Packaging
Preferred Skills
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