Project/Sr.CAD Engineer

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Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?

As the CAD Specialist, you will serve as a technical expert in CAD methodologies, vehicle packaging, roof system architecture, and digital engineering technologies across global product programs. Working with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams, you will solve complex design challenges, drive technical innovation, and support the development of future engineering standards and capabilities.

This role is ideal for an experienced professional who enjoys advancing CAD best practices, shaping technology direction, and delivering innovative engineering solutions without direct people management responsibilities. Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities Are:

- Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for CAD engineering, vehicle integration, and roof system design.

- Act as the primary technical interface between project teams, OEM customers, and suppliers.

- Lead integration of advanced CAD technologies, methodologies, and engineering best practices into product development programs.

- Drive resolution of complex packaging, geometry, kinematic, and system-level design challenges.

- Support engineering teams through technical coaching, mentoring, and expert guidance.

- Develop and maintain engineering standards, CAD guidelines, methodologies, and best practices.

- Contribute to future technology strategies, engineering capability development, and product roadmaps.

- Lead development of advanced 3D CAD models, packaging studies, and vehicle integration concepts.

- Provide guidance on roof system architectures, kinematic studies, gap & flush management, and vehicle interface requirements.

- Ensure compliance with Inalfa Engineering Standards (IES), OEM requirements, GD&T, CQD, and tolerance stack methodologies.

- Support integration of glass systems, mechanisms, metals, plastics, Rollo systems, and related roof system components.

- Support validation, CAE analysis reviews, packaging optimization, and overall system performance improvements.

- Independently lead technical reviews, interface analysis, risk assessments, and design evaluation activities.

- Ensure effective execution of engineering changes, PLM processes, OEM portal submissions, and CAD data management activities.

What Do We Expect From You:

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.

- 10+ years of automotive engineering experience. (CATIA V5/ NX).

- Extensive experience with CAD engineering, vehicle integration, and automotive product development.

- Strong knowledge of automotive engineering standards, OEM requirements, and development processes.

- Deep understanding of roof system architectures, kinematics, packaging, and subsystem integration.

- Expert knowledge of CAD tools, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and engineering release processes.

- Experience working directly with OEM customers, suppliers, and global engineering organizations.

- Proven experience leading complex technical projects and advanced technology integration activities

What can you expect from us?

- 13th month salary.

- Yearly valorization.

- III. pension pillar.

- Health weeks.

- Social program (company events, sports, culture etc.).

- Sick day.

Our Core Values are   One Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.

WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!

Salary Range
Slovakia: 2.217,00 - 3.167,00 - 4.117,00 EUR Monthly
Does this sound interesting to you? Don't hesitate and submit your application today.

Location
Trnava, Automobilová ulica 10249/3A
Time Type
Full time
Contact Person
Beena Nair