At Roush, we fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage. We want motivated, ambitious people who put the needs of our customers first, bring creativity to their work and will do whatever it takes to achieve success. If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.
The Senior Designer will be responsible for designing parts and components using design software. The Senior Designer will also provide technical assistance, guidance, coaching, and support to the design team. This part time position is located in Dearborn, MI.
As a Senior Designer, you will:
- Design vehicle parts and components using applicable CAD system
- Model simple or complex parts as well as dependent components
- Define and apply GD&T for both assemblies and dependent components
- Develop new designs and re-designs, using internal or external prints, models, sketches and verbal instructions
- Create complex concept layouts
- Plan for overall project and component design timing
- Check drawings and models for completeness and accuracy
- Resolve complex configuration issues with a cross-functional team prior to customer delivery
- Provide technical assistance, guidance, coaching, and support to design team
To be as considered a Senior Designer, you will need:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 4 years of mechanical design experience using CAD software.
- Knowledge of dynamic motion and envelope modeling
- Understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Advanced drafting skills
- Ability to take direction and adapt to new challenges
- Ability to work independently and as in a team environment
A successful candidate may also have:
- Associates degree or technical certification in CAD, design or related courses
- Experience designing automotive powertrain, body and/or chassis components
- Class A and/or Class B surfacing experience
- Knowledge, understanding and application of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), ISO (International Organization for Standardization) of Fit and descriptive geometry
- Ability to work overtime as needed including weekends
If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.
Please visit our careers page and apply by clicking on this link: https://jobs.roush.com/us/en/
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Roush is an EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
If you need a reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at (734) 779-7087.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 4 years of mechanical design experience using CAD software
- Knowledge of dynamic motion and envelope modeling
- Understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Advanced drafting skills
- Ability to take direction and adapt to new challenges
- Ability to work independently and as in a team environment
- Associates degree or technical certification in CAD, design or related courses
- Experience designing automotive powertrain, body and/or chassis components
- Class A and/or Class B surfacing experience
- Knowledge, understanding and application of GD&T, ISO of Fit and descriptive geometry
- Ability to work overtime as needed including weekends
Roush Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Roush and has not been reviewed or approved by Roush.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as platinum-level and affordable, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, telemedicine, and wellness supports such as EAP, diabetes, and tobacco-cessation programs. Core protections like short- and long-term disability and life/AD&D are highlighted as strengths.
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Retirement Support — An employer-matched 401(k) is emphasized, with plan features such as profit-sharing elements, auto-enrollment, and loan availability that enhance accessibility. The retirement offering is characterized as competitive and a standout within the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, paid holidays, and earned sick time are provided alongside leaves for family/medical needs, pregnancy/adoption, military duty, jury duty, and bereavement. The breadth supports varied time-off needs across different life events.
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