Design Engineer - CREO & Chassis Design

Design Engineer – CREO & Chassis Design

Location: Augusta GA (Onsite) Industry: Automotive / Engineering / Manufacturing

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Design Engineer with hands-on expertise in CREO and Chassis Design. The ideal candidate will be responsible for end-to-end design and development of automotive chassis systems, ensuring optimal performance, manufacturability, and compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop chassis components and systems (frames, suspensions, mounting brackets, cross members, etc.) using PTC CREO.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Perform tolerance stack-ups, design for manufacturability (DFM), and design for assembly (DFA).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, testing, and simulation to ensure design feasibility.
• Create and manage detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, and BOMs.
• Conduct design reviews and implement feedback from stakeholders.
• Support prototype builds, validation, and root cause analysis of design issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain design documentation and adhere to version control protocols.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in CREO (preferably CREO 4.0 or later).
• Proven experience in automotive chassis design (commercial vehicles, off-road vehicles, or passenger cars).
• Strong understanding of sheet metal, weldments, casting, and fabrication processes.
• Familiarity with GD&T (ASME Y14.5 standards) and tolerance analysis.
• Knowledge of materials commonly used in chassis systems (steel, aluminum, composites).
• Good understanding of FEA results and ability to incorporate feedback into designs.
• Experience working in PLM environments (e.g., Windchill, Teamcenter).

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to simulation tools like ANSYS or HyperMesh.
• Knowledge of global vehicle safety and design standards.
• Experience with prototype testing and validation.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and attention to detail.