CAD Designer – Soft & Hard Trim (CATIA / NX)

Job Title: CAD Designer – Soft & Hard Trim (CATIA / NX)

Job Summary

Seeking a skilled CAD Designer to support the design and development of automotive soft trim (seats, door panels, headliners, instrument panel skins) and hard trim (IP consoles, pillars, bezels, trim covers) components. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in CATIA and NX for 3D modeling, surfacing, and detailing.

Key Responsibilities

Create and modify 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for soft and hard trim components using CATIA V5/V6 and Siemens NX

Develop Class A and Class B surfaces for interior trim parts

Collaborate with design, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure feasibility and meet styling, packaging, and regulatory requirements

Support DFMEA, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis

Revise designs based on input from CAE, prototyping, and tooling teams

Maintain BOM and ensure all CAD data is managed in PLM system (e.g., Teamcenter, ENOVIA)

Required Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field

5+ years of experience in automotive interior trim design (soft and/or hard trim)

Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 (Part Design, Generative Shape Design, Assembly, Drafting)

Proficiency in Siemens NX (Modeling, Drafting, Assemblies)

Understanding of manufacturing processes: injection molding, compression molding, thermoforming, foaming, and trimming

Knowledge of materials: fabrics, leather, foam, PVC, ABS, PP, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Class A surfacing

• Familiarity with Teamcenter or ENOVIA PLM

• Knowledge of GD&T and stack-up analysis

• Experience working with OEM or Tier 1 automotive suppliers