Lead Automotive Designer, CAD Engineer

SEGULA Technologies

. You will take on a central role in the design and development of automotive components and assemblies.

Posted 5/1/2026contractRemote • Bucharest • 🇷🇴 RomaniaSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will take on a central role in the design and development of automotive components and assemblies.
Your mission is to transform conceptual ideas into technically robust, cost-effective, and manufacturable solutions ready for series production.
Lead the end-to-end design of automotive parts and assemblies, ensuring they meet all functional and cost requirements.
Create, maintain, and optimize high-quality 3D models and 2D technical drawings.
Perform critical engineering calculations and tolerance analyses to ensure component integrity.
Manage and maintain data states within complex OEM PDM/PLM systems (e.g., HyperKVS, Connect, VPM).
Coordinate closely with production, quality, and suppliers to align on design feasibility and project timelines.
Provide hands-on support during prototype builds, testing, and validation phases.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a certified Senior Technician qualification.
At least 3+ years of professional experience in automotive design and construction.
Expert-level skills in Creo Elements/Pro and/or CATIA V5.
Familiarity with electrical schematics and assembly parts lists (AVX-NT) is highly valued.
Fluency English is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work schedule: We offer you flexibility! You can work from home or the office, depending on your needs and the company’s requirements, in coordination with your managers.
Meal vouchers
Easter and Christmas gift vouchers (discretionary): During the holidays, you will receive gift vouchers on a separate card, helping you enjoy shopping and surprise your loved ones with beautiful presents.
Private clinic medical subscription: With the medical subscription we provide, you can ensure that your health is taken care of efficiently and comfortably.
Discounts at partner dental clinics: Take advantage of discounts at our partner dental clinics to maintain your oral health at a more affordable price.
Internal Courses: LinkedIn Learning and other internal tools
Referral bonuses: We offer you attractive bonuses for recommending talented new colleagues.
Christmas party: An annual tradition that we look forward to, where we reconnect and enjoy together in a festive atmosphere!
Other benefits according to legal provisions: Reimbursement for glasses.
Reimbursement for business travel.

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Hard Skills & Tools

automotive design3D modeling2D technical drawingsengineering calculationstolerance analysiscost-effective solutionsmanufacturable solutionsprototype testingvalidationdesign feasibility

Soft Skills

leadershipcoordinationcommunicationproblem-solvingcollaboration

Certifications

Degree in Mechanical EngineeringDegree in Automotive EngineeringSenior Technician qualification