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Auto Parts Designer

汽车·汽车研发、制造

Responsible for structural design and development of automotive parts, ensuring products meet performance, cost, and production requirements.

Daily work

  • 01Design component structures based on customer requirements
  • 02Create 3D models and engineering drawings using CAD software
  • 03Collaborate with CAE engineers for simulation analysis
  • 04Participate in prototype manufacturing and testing, optimize designs
  • 05Prepare technical documentation and BOM
  • 06Communicate with suppliers on manufacturing feasibility

Ability requirements

Hard skills

  • Proficient in CAD software (e.g., CATIA, UG)
  • Solid foundation in mechanical design, material mechanics
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes (stamping, injection molding, etc.)
  • Familiarity with CAE analysis (FEM)
  • Ability to perform tolerance analysis

Soft skills

  • Communication and coordination skills
  • Problem analysis and solving ability
  • Teamwork spirit
  • Attention to detail
  • Stress tolerance

Best suited for

Ideal for those who enjoy exploring mechanical structures, detail-oriented, and patient. Suitable for people passionate about automotive technology and deep product development.

Less suited for

Not suitable for those lacking patience, disliking repetitive design modifications, or poor at multi-party communication.

Salary (monthly)

22KMedian
Bottom 15KTop 35K

Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only

Profile

↑Higher is better
Growth4
Stability4
AI Resistance3
Transferability3
Autonomy / Remote-friendly2
↓Lower is better
Major Relevance4
Entry Difficulty3
Education Threshold3
Work Intensity3
Competition3

MBTI Fit

INTJINTPISTJENTJINFJESFPENFP
Mid-high payHigh growthStableMajor preferred

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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.