About the role
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.