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Lead Design Engineer

Lead Design Engineer

STEM Search GroupColumbia, SC, US
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What You'll Do

  • Lead the design and development of complex, precision automotive components from concept through production release.
  • Create, modify, and validate detailed 3D models and drawings using Pro-E / Creo; perform tolerance stack-up and GD&T analysis to ensure manufacturability and micron-level fit / reliability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality, and suppliers) to optimize designs for tight-tolerance machining, assembly, and long-term durability.
  • Own design projects end-to-end, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards; recommend design modifications to improve performance, cost, and quality.
  • Conduct design evaluations, testing, and failure analysis to validate designs and implement corrective actions.
  • Participate in product data management (PDM) workflows, maintaining revision control and ensuring documentation accuracy.
  • Contribute to new product introduction by aligning designs with APQP, DFMEA, and control plan requirements in partnership with manufacturing and quality engineering.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies in precision mechanical design and bring forward innovative ideas to enhance product performance.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent technical degree with relevant design experience).
  • 5-7+ years of professional design engineering experience; emphasis in designing internal automotive components (engine, powertrain, transmission, fuel system, hydraulics, pneumatics, or electromagnetic systems)
  • Proficiency in Pro-E / Creo (Must Have) with strong 3D modeling and drafting skills.
  • Proven ability to take designs from concept through release, with ownership of CAD modeling, tolerance analysis, design validation, and manufacturability.
  • Solid understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and precision fit / design principles.
  • Hands-on experience with PDM workflows (Windchill or equivalent).
  • Background in designing components with tight tolerance machining, hydraulics, pneumatics, or electromagnetic / magnetic systems is highly preferred.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams and driving projects to completion.
  • Strong communication skills with confidence in presenting technical ideas to engineering and manufacturing teams.
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