The CAD Designer is responsible for developing high-quality components, assemblies, and detailed drawings that support vehicle programs within the Physical Architecture and Concepts organization. This role requires strong technical capability, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams.
The Designer will independently execute assigned design work and contribute throughout the product development process, from concept through release, while ensuring designs meet engineering intent, quality standards, and timing requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop components, assemblies, and detailed drawings using CAD software based on models, sketches, specifications, and engineering direction.
- Provide complete design solutions that address packaging, surface development, structural needs, and manufacturability.
- Maintain and manage design data within Product Data Management systems.
- Support the release of components and assemblies at key program milestones using established processes and systems.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to confirm design feasibility, integration, and alignment with program objectives.
- Receive, prioritize, and complete work assignments through the design request and work order system.
- Document design studies and communicate technical information clearly throughout the design lifecycle.
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Minimum of 7 years of automotive CAD design and product development experience.
- Proficiency in NX (Unigraphics) automotive design, Teamcenter, and visualization/mockup tools.
- Strong understanding of component design, assemblies, packaging, and manufacturing considerations.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate degree or higher in Mechanical Design, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- Experience supporting advanced, concept, or production vehicle programs.
- Experience working within a structured design request or work order system.
- Experience working with Process Simulate.
Skills Required
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Minimum of 7 years of automotive CAD design and product development experience
- Proficiency in NX (Unigraphics)
- Automotive design experience
- Experience with Teamcenter
- Experience with visualization and mockup tools
- Understanding of component design, assemblies, packaging, and manufacturing considerations
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Associate degree or higher in Mechanical Design, Engineering Technology, or a related field
- Experience supporting advanced, concept, or production vehicle programs
- Experience with structured design request or work order systems
- Experience with Process Simulate
Stellantis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stellantis and has not been reviewed or approved by Stellantis.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Contract-driven increases lifted hourly wages roughly 25% over 4.5 years and restored cost-of-living adjustments, pushing top rates near $42 per hour by the end of the agreement. Union hourly positions appear to have benefited most since the 2023 deal.
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Affordable Benefits — UAW-represented hourly workers pay no premiums and about 3% of total healthcare costs while receiving comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness coverage. This creates materially lower out-of-pocket costs for represented hourly roles.
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Retirement Support — Post-2007 hourly hires receive a 10% employer 401(k) contribution and legacy workers saw defined-benefit improvements with retiree bonuses. Salaried roles also cite a 401(k) with employer match and contribution up to a maximum of 8%.
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What We Do
Our storied and iconic brands embody the passion of their visionary founders and today’s customers in their innovative products and services: they include Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall and mobility brands Free2move and Leasys. Powered by our diversity, we lead the way the world moves – aspiring to become the greatest sustainable mobility tech company, not the biggest, while creating added value for all stakeholders as well as the communities in which we operate.
