Waltonen

Design Lead - Defense

Warren, MI - Full Time

Waltonen is actively seeking a Design Leader to join our team!

Job Responsibilities

  • Report to Waltonen Engineering Manager
  • Supervise Designers, Detailers, and Checkers
  • Delegate tasks effectively to the team members, ensuring efficient workflow and timely completion of projects
  • Engage in daily customer interactions and deliver technical presentations to groups
  • Regularly use CAD design software (Creo) to contribute to project designs for the Defense Industry
  • Ensure that designs are cohesive, meet quality standards, and align with project requirements
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers and detailers, fostering their professional growth and helping them develop their skills in the field
  • Onsite Creo training will be provided to candidates without previous experience
Qualifications
  • Minimum 2+ years experience in a Design Lead or PM role
  • Strong background in using Creo software for design purposes
  • Experience in the automotive, defense, or aerospace industry
  • Experience utilizing a 3D sketch-based CAD software as a Designer
  • Ability to work under deadlines is essential for success in this position
  • Excellent communication skills with customers, peers, and subordinates are critical
  • Strong multitasking and prioritization abilities are also essential
  • Willingness to work overtime as needed, with the ability to adapt to fluctuating workloads
  • Availability to work between 40 to 60 hours per week based on project demands
Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate degree or higher in Vehicle Design, Product Development, or a related degree
  • Familiarity with Teamcenter or Vismockup is a plus
  • Vehicle Component Mechanical Design
  • Design experience using NX

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Vacation and Holiday pay
  • Employer matching 401K
  • Overtime Pay: Time and a half after 40 hours
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible Spending Programs (FSAs)
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs
  • Hybrid work schedule after 90 days for eligible positions
  • Off-site company events & Employee Luncheons

Who are we?

Waltonen Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, weight, height, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.

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