A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology is required.
Three to five or more years of experience in mechanical design is required.
Strong understanding of metal stamping manufacturing processes, sheet metal design guidelines, and design for manufacturability principles is required.
Proficiency in verbal and written communication and Microsoft Office Suite is required.
The candidate must be willing to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with Autodesk Inventor or similar three-dimensional modeling is required.
Experience with Autodesk Vault or similar product lifecycle management systems is required.
Responsibilities
Evaluate part samples and customer design documentation for critical characteristics and function.
Participate in advanced part quality planning activities.
Create three-dimensional part models to support upstream and downstream design data requirements.
Design tooling and check fixtures to support manufacturing.
Create part, tooling, and fixture design documentation for internal and external distribution.
Create and maintain enterprise resource planning part data in support of manufacturing.
Validate first articles against approved part designs.
Perform tolerance stack-up analysis and ensure geometric dimensioning and tolerancing compliance.
Develop prototypes and oversee testing and validation processes.
Serve as project launch lead for assigned projects from project start through completion.
Lead concept development and transform innovative ideas into viable engineering solutions.
Drive proactive design improvements to enhance manufacturability, repeatability, and cost efficiency.
Support the on-time launch of new product designs to the manufacturing floor.
Attend engineering design reviews and project status meetings.
Ensure compliance with the Phoenix Stamping design and drawing manuals.
Investigate, coordinate, and complete engineering change requests with appropriate groups.
Support the Engineering department and perform other assigned or required duties.
Actively support manufacturing through Kata and related activities.
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, and lead research and development efforts.
Desired Qualifications
Being self-directed and organized, having a strong work ethic and positive attitude, working well in teams, being customer focused, and being accountable for actions are desired attributes.
Job Description
Title: Design Engineer
Reports to: Design Engineering Manager
Job Purpose: Responsible for engineering design related activities
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Evaluates part samples and customer design documentation for critical characteristics/function
Participates in advanced part quality planning activities
Creates three-dimensional part models to support up/downstream design data requirements
Designs tooling and check fixtures in support of manufacturing
Creates part, tooling and fixture design documentation for internal/external distribution
Creates and maintains ERP part data in support of manufacturing
Validates first articles to approved part design
Perform tolerance stack-up analysis and ensure GD&T compliance
Develop prototypes and oversee testing and validation processes
Serves as project launch lead for assigned projects- from start of project to completion
Leads concept development and transform innovative ideas into viable engineering solutions
Drives proactive design improvements to enhance manufacturability, repeatability, and cost efficiency
Supports on-time launch of new product designs to the manufacturing floor
Attends Engineering Design Reviews and Project Status Meetings
Ensures compliance of the Phoenix Stamping Design and Drawing manuals
Investigates, coordinates and completes engineering change requests with appropriate groups
Supports Engineering department and performs other duties as assigned or required
Actively supports manufacturing through Kata and other related activities
Stays current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and leads R&D efforts
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
3-5+ years of experience in mechanical design
Strong understanding of metal stamping manufacturing processes, sheet metal design guidelines, and DFM principles.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Self-directed/organized, strong work ethic, positive attitude, works well in teams, customer focused and accountable for actions
Willing to be hands-on in a manufacturing environment
Autodesk Inventor or similar 3-D modeling experience
Autodesk Vault or similar PLM systems experience
Additional Information
Phoenix Stamping Group, LLC offers a drug-free work place along with a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer (EEO), dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin and in compliance with ADAAA.