ALTEN Technology USA
3D CAD Design Engineer – Plant Layout
ALTEN Technology USA, Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States, 48310
Manager - Talent Acquisition @ ALTEN Technology USA | Employee Relations, Contract Negotiation
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.
ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full‑time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.
For a quicker response, send your resume to
Leo.Stephen@alten.com
or apply directly on LinkedIn!
Key Responsibilities This role serves as the technical lead responsible for developing, maintaining, and coordinating comprehensive 3D plant layouts and product carrier designs. The position requires close collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers. The ideal candidate is a proactive self‑starter who can perform accurate field observations and measurements, and effectively translate supplier and vendor data into a unified, interference‑free plant layout.
Integrate supplier‑provided 3D CAD models into the overall plant layout using scanned point cloud data to identify interferences, clearance issues, and safety concerns
The majority of this individual’s time will be spent in the Detroit area, long stretches will be onsite in Belvidere, IL and Toledo, OH at the plant work site
Maintain alignment of all 3D layouts with internal assembly, manufacturing, and safety standards
Manage and ensure timely, accurate, and well‑organized submission of all supplier 3D CAD drawings on the designated data‑sharing platform
Design and review 3D models of product carriers, conveyors, and related material‑handling equipment for program milestones and reviews
Collaborate closely with suppliers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve layout, integration, and constructability issues
Report directly to the Project Manager and support project execution through design validation and technical reviews
Required Experience & Skills
Minimum of 7 years of experience in 3D CAD design within automotive or industrial manufacturing environments
Strong expertise in conveyor systems and product carrier design
Proven experience working within 3D point cloud environments as part of the design and validation workflow
Ability to interpret field conditions, vendor data, and engineering inputs to develop accurate and buildable plant layouts
ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, and Wholesale Motor Vehicles and Parts
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ALTEN Technology USA by 2x.
Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid paternity leave
Paid maternity leave
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ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full‑time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.
For a quicker response, send your resume to
Leo.Stephen@alten.com
or apply directly on LinkedIn!
Key Responsibilities This role serves as the technical lead responsible for developing, maintaining, and coordinating comprehensive 3D plant layouts and product carrier designs. The position requires close collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers. The ideal candidate is a proactive self‑starter who can perform accurate field observations and measurements, and effectively translate supplier and vendor data into a unified, interference‑free plant layout.
Integrate supplier‑provided 3D CAD models into the overall plant layout using scanned point cloud data to identify interferences, clearance issues, and safety concerns
The majority of this individual’s time will be spent in the Detroit area, long stretches will be onsite in Belvidere, IL and Toledo, OH at the plant work site
Maintain alignment of all 3D layouts with internal assembly, manufacturing, and safety standards
Manage and ensure timely, accurate, and well‑organized submission of all supplier 3D CAD drawings on the designated data‑sharing platform
Design and review 3D models of product carriers, conveyors, and related material‑handling equipment for program milestones and reviews
Collaborate closely with suppliers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve layout, integration, and constructability issues
Report directly to the Project Manager and support project execution through design validation and technical reviews
Required Experience & Skills
Minimum of 7 years of experience in 3D CAD design within automotive or industrial manufacturing environments
Strong expertise in conveyor systems and product carrier design
Proven experience working within 3D point cloud environments as part of the design and validation workflow
Ability to interpret field conditions, vendor data, and engineering inputs to develop accurate and buildable plant layouts
ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, and Wholesale Motor Vehicles and Parts
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ALTEN Technology USA by 2x.
Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid paternity leave
Paid maternity leave
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