The Designer is responsible for the creating end items and component math data (3D/2D) while receiving direction and guidance from the Program Engineers within the CAD environment.
**Primary Responsibilities**:
- Create and maintain 3D math data and 2D drawings as required for customer manufacturing and internal engineering standards.
- Build knowledge in best practices, processes and customers through ongoing professional development.
- Understand customer required standards/design guides and uses this understanding to accomplish strategic objectives.
- Understand Cooper Standard product lines outside of main discipline.
- Creation of assembly and component drawings while utilizing internal and external resources which conform to customer and company standards/design guidelines.
- Assist engineers in the design of major vehicle systems, assemblies or components in compliance with performance, design costs, design for manufacturability and capabilities
- Mentor and support new designers
- Perform engineering design studies from OEM/Tier customer supplied vehicle environments, sketches, and models or verbal instructions
- Technical interfaces with the customer, design, manufacturing plants, testing and suppliers as required
- Estimate timing required to perform CAD related assignments and meet customer specified timing
- Knowledge of automotive vehicle layouts and interfacing components
- Ability to solve problems in typical situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment
- May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description
**Education and Qualifications**:
- Two year CAD education required
- Typically has two plus years of experience
- Knowledge of respective CAD software (i.e. NX, CATIA V5, SolidWorks and Team Center OEM configuration)
- Demonstrates selection of appropriate design solutions to meet the needs of the product
- Ability to explain moderately complex information to others in a conscientious manner
- Ability to provide solutions to various automotive component issues
- Must show the ability to work under tight deadlines
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced working environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary
