Nx Designer

Job Title: NX Mechanical Designer Job Description
This role focuses on the design and development of structural components, equipment frames, electrical packaging, and enclosures using Siemens NX. The NX Mechanical Designer collaborates closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings that meet functional, manufacturability, assembly, packaging, and installation requirements. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to complex mechanical systems for a large organization that supports customers across many industries and provides a flexible hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities

• Develop accurate 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings using Siemens NX.
• Design structural components, including frames, brackets, supports, panels, and equipment enclosures.
• Support mechanical packaging and integration of electrical components, cabinets, panels, and related hardware.
• Create, organize, and maintain assemblies, subassemblies, and component models to ensure consistency and traceability.
• Produce manufacturing drawings with appropriate dimensions, tolerances, materials, and fabrication details to support production.
• Design fabricated and sheet-metal components while considering manufacturing and assembly requirements.
• Perform design modifications based on engineering reviews, manufacturing feedback, and evolving project requirements.
• Review designs for fit, form, function, manufacturability, serviceability, and assembly to ensure robust and efficient solutions.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and project engineering teams throughout the design lifecycle.
• Maintain CAD models, drawings, and associated engineering documentation in an organized and up-to-date manner.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of experience in mechanical/design engineering or CAD design.
• Strong hands-on proficiency with Siemens NX for 3D modeling, assemblies, and detailed drawings.
• Experience designing structural components, fabricated frames, equipment enclosures, and exterior automotive structures.
• Proficiency in 3D design, 2D design, modeling, and detailing of mechanical components and assemblies.
• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and mechanical engineering principles.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, dimensioning, and tolerancing practices.
• Understanding of common manufacturing processes, including sheet-metal fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly.
• Ability to work from engineering requirements, sketches, concepts, and existing designs with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze design challenges and propose practical solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering team and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with automotive exterior structural design and chassis-related systems.
• Background in structural design, sheet-metal design, and structural 3D modeling.
• Familiarity with designing fabricated and welded structures.
• Comfort learning and adapting to customer-specific design standards and practices.
• Attention to detail in CAD modeling, drawing creation, and engineering documentation.
• Ability to thrive in a large organization that serves multiple industries and supports diverse projects.

Work Environment
The role is based in a corporate office environment that supports a professional engineering and design setting. Work is performed primarily using Siemens NX and related CAD and documentation tools. The position offers a hybrid work schedule, providing a combination of in-office and remote work, depending on project and team needs. The environment emphasizes collaboration with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and project engineering teams, with a focus on producing high-quality designs that are ready for manufacturing and assembly.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Livonia, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $45.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Livonia, MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Livonia,MI.
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