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# Design Engineer - MIchigan

- **Company:** KELTIA DESIGN INC
- **Location:** Troy, MI, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Adobe InDesign, CATIA V5
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/design-engineer-michigan-troy-mi--947078e4-36e3-408e-b1d1-0502da1b3e2c

## About the Role

Technical/Engineering Design, Mechanical Design, Technical/Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering, Research & Development (R&D), Project/Program Management, Project Planning, Adobe InDesign, Automotive Industry, Communication Skills, * Relevant Mechanical Engineering Qualifications (Degree).

 * Recent relevant experience in Design 3 years +.
 * Knowledge of developing automotive cameras and or ECU's a distinct advantage.
 * A high degree of organisation and enthusiasm and the ability to communicate competently across all working levels; Management activities, interaction with OEM Customers, suppliers, other Departments and branches within the company.
 * Demonstrate innovation and creativity.
 * Mindset of continuous improvement and resilience.
 * Experience in developing products from concept to production in an automotive environment.
 * Problem solving techniques and methodical approaches to same.
 * Operating within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
 * Designing to budget.
 * Developing project plans and working within agreed plans and timelines.
 * Tooling and moulding experience - ability to identify and suggest part improvements.
 * Experience in developing 2D drawings & designing using 3D CAD - Catia V5 R24 onwards, preferred.
 * Vehicle Packaging investigations and concept evaluation.
 * Tolerance investigations and stack up analysis experience required.
 * Detailed Drawings and Drawing Control inc. GD+T.
 * Interfacing across a multidisciplinary environment in a clear and effective manner must be demonstrated.
 * Experience interfacing with Suppliers and customers.

## Description

Deliverables:

 * In charge of delivering a robust design in line with the requirements, constraints and economic targets.
 * Apply the Constant Innovation Policy Handbook.
 * Applies Standardisation rules, exceptionally will request de-standardisations based on sound justifications.
 * Calls for all necessary design reviews.
 * Report and escalate to his project manager and/or R&D Metier Manager as needed.

Detailed scheduling and budgeting

 * Understands the project milestones, then translates them to mechanical activities to meet the overall project milestones.
 * Documents a schedule and then follows the Mechanical activities to meet the overall project plan.

Management of the contributors

 * Regular review with the Metier Department Manager to check alignment between the needs and availabilities.