Senior Mechanical Designer – Autodesk Inventor & iLogic Specialist
Gallagher KaiserLocation: Troy, Michigan | Employee Type: Full-time About Us: Founded in 1952, Gallagher-Kaiser Corporation (GK) is a privately owned, turn-key supplier of paint finishing systems, commercial & industrial HVAC and mechanical automotive systems within the Kaiser Enterprise. Together, this team serves a variety of customers in a wide array of markets. The business units compliment one another and provide expertise from engineering to equipment installation enterprise-wide. Over the years, leading automotive manufacturers and suppliers around the world have come to rely on Gallagher-Kaiser to consistently deliver turn-key solutions to their toughest challenges. We offer a full breadth of services, including design & engineering, controls, iron and sheet metal work, modular, custom air supply houses, mechanical piping, equipment installation, facility launch and program management. Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Designer with advanced expertise in Autodesk Inventor, specializing in sheet metal design and CAD automation using iLogic. This role is responsible for developing intelligent, rule-driven models that support efficient manufacturing, reduce design variability, and enable scalable product configurations. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of parametric modeling, Inventor iLogic rule architecture, and sheet metal fabrication best practices. They will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and production teams to deliver highly optimized, configurable, and production-ready designs while driving continuous improvement through design automation. Key Responsibilities: Advanced CAD & Sheet Metal Design Design complex sheet metal components and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor with a strong focus on parametric, configurable models Develop accurate flat patterns, bends, hems, and formed features fully optimized for manufacturing constraints Apply advanced understanding of bend allowances, K-factors, material behaviors, and fabrication tolerances Ensure designs align with shop capabilities including laser cutting, punching, forming, welding, and finishing iLogic & Design Automation Develop, maintain, and optimize iLogic rules to drive parametric geometry, suppress/unsuppress features, manage configurations, and automate repetitive design tasks Implement rule-based control of: Part dimensions and features Assembly configurations Sheet metal thickness, materials, and bend rules BOM structures and custom iProperties Create intelligent models that reduce manual rework and allow rapid customization while preserving design intent Troubleshoot and refactor existing iLogic code for performance, reliability, and long-term maintainability Collaborate on automation standards to support scalable product families and engineering-to-order workflows Documentation & Manufacturing Support Produce highly detailed 2D drawings including GD&T, fabrication notes, weld symbols, and inspection requirements Generate and manage structured Bills of Materials (BOMs) aligned with Assembly and Vault standards Support prototype builds and production launches by resolving design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) issues Investigate and resolve engineering change requests and production feedback Collaboration & Process Improvement Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and production-ready Contribute to the development of CAD standards, best practices, and reusable templates Mentor junior designers in Autodesk Inventor best practices, parametric design principles, and iLogic fundamentals Ensure compliance with internal design standards, quality systems, and applicable industry codes Required Qualifications: Proven experience as a Mechanical Designer or equivalent advanced CAD role Expert-level proficiency in Autodesk Inventor, with extensive hands-on experience in sheet metal modeling Strong command of parametric desig…