Location(s): Farmington Hills, MI Job Schedule: Full-time onsite Sponsorship: No Strong Candidate(s) identified Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Specialist 5 CAD to join our team in Farmington Hills, MI. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, detail-oriented designer looking to join the CAD Operations Team. Come help shape the present and future of design of Nissan Vehicles. **A Day in the Life:** · Create and revise complex 3D CAD parts, shapes and assemblies. · Serve as a technical expert for CAD design, data management and vehicle data packaging. · Teach, support and develop best practices for Nissan geometry creation methods, design flow and processes. · Lead CAD activities and provide technical guidance and direction to other team members. · Troubleshoot complex design and data issues, identify root causes and develop effective countermeasures. **Who We’re Looking for:** **Required:** · 10 or more years of directly related professional-level CAD/design experience. · Advanced experience in 3D CAD design, including the creation and revision of complex parts and assemblies. · Strong knowledge of CAD geometry creation methods, design processes and data management. · Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex technical assignments and provide technical leadership to others. · Strong decision-making, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively through complex or ambiguous issues. · Ability to perform work onsite at Farmington Hills, MI, USA. · Motor Vehicle Report required. **Desired:** · Extensive experience with Nissan CAD geometry creation methods, design flow and processes. · Experience with vehicle-level CAD data packaging and evaluation. · Experience using Space Vision for area checks and vehicle-level evaluations. · Experience coordinating Digital Lot activities. · Advanced Microsoft Office skills, primarily Excel. **What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:** **Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities:** Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization. **Rewards:** Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our [Nissan Benefits Overview Guide](https://comms.livewellatnissan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Nissan-2025-RecruitmentOverview-v5.pdf). **Built for Your Best:** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXuame0vwiw&list=PLki2k0CDxrPe8V6WmEeEdhj1fosRD-JQa](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXuame0vwiw&list=PLki2k0CDxrPe8V6WmEeEdhj1fosRD-JQa) *Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.* *It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.* **NISSAN FOR EVERYONE** People are our most valuable assets, and Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the needs of our employees and customer base. Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included. Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products, and communicating from a position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products. Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future. Farmington Hills Michigan United States of America