Waltonen is actively seeking a Design Leader to join our team!
Job Responsibilities
- Report to Waltonen Engineering Manager
- Supervise Designers, Detailers, and Checkers
- Delegate tasks effectively to the team members, ensuring efficient workflow and timely completion of projects
- Engage in daily customer interactions and deliver technical presentations to groups
- Regularly use CAD design software (Creo) to contribute to project designs for the Defense Industry
- Ensure that designs are cohesive, meet quality standards, and align with project requirements
- Work closely with engineers to integrate design and technical requirements
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers and detailers, fostering their professional growth and helping them develop their skills in the field
- Onsite Creo training will be provided to candidates without previous experience
Qualifications
- Minimum 2+ years experience in a Design Lead or PM role
- Strong background in using Creo software for design purposes
- Experience in the automotive, defense, or aerospace industry
- Experience utilizing a 3D sketch-based CAD software as a designer
- Ability to work under deadlines is essential for success in this position
- Excellent communication skills with customers, peers, and subordinates are critical
- Strong multitasking and prioritization abilities are also essential
- Must be a team player with strong collaborative skills
- Willingness to work overtime as needed, with the ability to adapt to fluctuating workloads
- Availability to work between 40 to 60 hours per week based on project demands
- Must be willing to work remotely on Saturdays on an as-needed basis to meet customer demands
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or higher in Vehicle Design, Product Development, or a related degree
- Familiarity with Teamcenter or Vismockup is a plus
- Vehicle Component Mechanical Design
- Design experience using NX
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Vacation and Holiday pay
- Employer matching 401K
- Overtime Pay: Time and a half after 40 hours
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Programs (FSAs)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs
- Hybrid work schedule after 90 days for eligible positions
- Off-site company events & Employee Luncheons
Who are we?
Waltonen Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, weight, height, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.
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What We Do
Established in 1957, Waltonen is a full-service design and engineering company located in Warren, Michigan. Clients include OEMs and major tier one manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive, transportation, aerospace, defense, medical, and consumer product industries. The cornerstone of Waltonen's success consists of long-standing relationships with both its clients and its employees, complete product development lifecycle support, and a variety of innovative custom services. Its expertise with an emphasis on design, manufacturing systems, and advanced engineering makes Waltonen an engineering leader and ideal partner.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING: Waltonen is ISO-9001-2008 certified and specializes in concept engineering, product development, and life cycle management, modeling and simulation, digital manufacturing, systems integration, mechanical design and program management.
MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS: Waltonen leads the way with facility and equipment planning and assembly and transfer systems engineering, specializing in large complex engineering and design programs.
QUALITY ENGINEERING: Waltonen can evaluate and analyze dimensional engineering, human ergonomics, CMM inspection, scanning, GD&T, tolerance, reverse engineering, fixture design and build. Waltonen’s experience, strength of commitment and depth of knowledge ensure the highest level of quality and value for its clients.
