Designer - Chassis Systems

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the CAD design and delivery of motorcycle components and systems from concept through production release. The Designer – Chassis Systems serves as a CAD designer supporting various motorcycle systems. This role focuses on detailed CAD modeling, large assembly management, drawing creation, and release while collaborating closely with engineers and cross-functional partners to meet quality, cost, timing, and manufacturability objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Designs, integrates, and delivers chassis component and system designs from concept development through production release.
• Creates and maintains complex CAD models, large virtual assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings using Creo Parametric, including advanced surfacing techniques as required.
• Collaborates with engineers and cross-functional stakeholders to support design, development, and production of motorcycle components and systems.
• Delivers optimal design solutions while adhering to project timing, performance objectives, quality standards, and cost targets.
• Creates and processes engineering change notices using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Develops written and graphical documentation supporting engineering drawings, tolerance analyses, assembly documentation, and manufacturing requirements.
• Applies established design standards, drafting practices, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
• Considers manufacturing, assembly, service, and material constraints in all design activities.
• Facilitates the transfer of CAD data between internal and external stakeholders and acts as a point of contact for updating internal CAD assemblies.

Education Requirements

Education Specifications

• Associate’s degree in mechanical design, CAD Technology, or a related technical discipline is preferred. 

Experience Requirements

Required

• Experience in CAD tools and PLM systems, including experience working with large assemblies and production drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver designs meeting quality, cost, and timing objectives.
• Understanding of engineering drawing standards and application of GD&T.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant CAD design experience is preferred.
• Experience with Creo Parametric CAD software.
• Experience in motorcycle, automotive, or vehicle product development environments.
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as injection molding, casting, forming, forging, painting, and chrome plating.
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA) principles.