Computer Aided Design Engineer Jobs in Windsor, ON

Job Title: Knowledge Based Engineer (KBE) – CAD Parametric Modeling

Job Description

The Knowledge Based Engineer (KBE) designs and develops advanced parametric CAD models for automotive components and vehicle systems using Catia and Siemens NX. This role focuses on creating robust template-based models, defining architecture and construction techniques, and supporting complex vehicle packaging and synthesis. The engineer also plays a key role in standardizing modeling practices and training other CAD engineers in best-in-class methods.

Responsibilities

• Create parametric CAD math models for automotive commodities using Knowledge Based Engineering template modeling techniques in Catia and Siemens NX.
• Develop, package, and synthesize complex vehicle systems, ensuring models support functional, manufacturing, and packaging requirements.
• Dictate and define CAD architecture and construction techniques that enable scalable, reusable, and robust template models.
• Create master development sections, packaging layouts, and requirement documentation to guide consistent modeling and design practices.
• Define master template modeling structures to standardize how components and systems are represented in CAD.
• Train and mentor Catia and NX engineers on modeling techniques, architecture, and best practices for Knowledge Based Engineering.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate design intent, report issues, and propose actionable options during reviews.
• Apply expertise in body engineering, body-in-white (BIW), sheet metal components, frames, and unibody structures to inform model development.
• Incorporate working knowledge of injection molded plastic parts into CAD designs, ensuring appropriate material and manufacturing considerations.
• Support application design activities related to automotive components, ensuring alignment with OEM standards and vehicle-level requirements.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a closely related engineering field.
• At least 3 years of experience with CAD design, with strong proficiency in Siemens NX.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with automotive injection molded plastic parts.
• Strong communication skills for reporting, cross-functional reviews, and the ability to distill complex issues into clear, actionable options.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience Siemens NX

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of WINDSOR, ON.

The pay range for this position is $43.57 - $43.57/hr.

This is a hybrid position in WINDSOR,ON.

Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services d’ingénierie et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives d’ingénierie et de science grâce à l’accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent l’échelle, l’innovation et la rapidité de mise sur le marché. Avec un réseau de près de 20 000 consultants et 5 000 clients à travers les États-Unis, le Canada, l’Asie et l’Europe, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’être l’une des 500 meilleures firmes de conception de l’Engineering News-Record (ENR) pour nos services de conception en ingénierie et un lauréat du prix ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® tant pour le service client que pour les talents.

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.

Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco: Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.