CAD Engineer

Position: CAD Engineer

Location: Riverside, CA

Reports to: General Manager

Pay: 80K - 110K depending on experience 

SUMMARY:

Responsible for developing detailed tool designs, suitable for superplastic forming (SPF) of Aluminum sheets, from electronic part definition data, physical concept models incorporating run-off surfaces, through to fully functional engineered CATIA based tool designs ready for manufacture. The CAD Engineer will also design Inspection, CNC Trim, and Assembly Fixtures as required in the manufacturing process for finished SPF products.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Support the Sales Team as needed by evaluating customer supplied 3D data for feasibility, offering technical inputs such as design changes and material recommendations to make the design feasible and other related data to support the quotation process.

• Evaluate part feasibility and conduct SPF tool design using PAMSTAMP finite element software.

• Manage incoming digital data from the customers and outgoing data to toolmakers and suppliers.

• Maintain an organized and efficient database of digital data.

• Ensure that tools are manufactured to the latest revision level of digital data.

• Provide support to the manufacturing team by assisting in tool proving trials, designing and qualifying assembly and inspection fixtures. 

• Provide support to our internal 5 axis machining centers to trouble shoot issues relating to tooling.

• Initiate and take the lead on process improvements generated through the organization's strategy on innovation. Improvements may relate to the various aspects of the manufacturing process including but not limited to tool design, production processes/procedures, production equipment and materials utilized through the production cycle.

• Develop and conduct controlled experiments, collect and analyze technical data and make technical recommendations to Engineering Manager.

• Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal Regulations

• Importantly, as Superform’s success relies on the productivity of our team and adherence to customer product schedules, an essential function of this position is the ability to arrive to work on time, as scheduled, in strict adherence to the Time and Attendance Rules Policy.

MANAGEMENT CONTROL:

• Ensure all jobs before processing have appropriate work instructions, gauges, tools etc. to minimize disruption and reduce quality risks.

• Involve and communicate with Production, Quality and Logistics to improve problem solving and develop work instructions and practices.

IMPROVED FUNCTIONING OF SHOP FLOOR:

• Improved housekeeping through 5 S culture

• Encourage team working

• Pro-active problem solving

• Waste reduction; operator waiting, inventory, transportation, motion.

• Health & safety controls & procedures

• Environmental standards in line with accreditations

QUALITY:

• Quality systems & procedures in line with accreditations; Quality Standards ISO 9000:2000, TS16949, AS9100 and IS0 14001 Environmental Standards.

• Support Quality Concern/8D investigations and Corrective actions

• Co-ordinate scrap investigation and corrective actions.

OBJECTIVES:

Objectives are issued separately from the Job Description. As a collaborative effort between Superform and the employee, objectives are reviewed, agreed and amended annually in alignment with strategic objectives. 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with the utmost quality and dependability. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position requires access to our export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology and services. These items are restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents of the U.S. and properly licensed foreign persons. Therefore, employment is contingent on compliance with ITAR regulations and successfully obtaining and maintaining the necessary export authorization license from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of State’s Office of Defense Trade Controls, or other applicable government agency.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Technical engineering degree and at least 3 years of relevant work experience.

• Fluent in the use of CATIA V5 (minimum R19) – Generative Surface Design, Part Design, Assembly Design (four to six years’ experience preferred).

• Solid understanding of forces, stresses and strain as applied to tooling, applied loads and pressure.

• Sound understanding of foundry pattern design, casting best practices, 3 & 5 axis machining practices (knowledge of CATIA machining or MASTERCAM highly preferred).

• Ability to apply understanding of GD&T, Fits & Tolerances and Jigs & Fixturing.

• Ability to problem solve and deal with variables.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience with computer-based co-ordinate measuring systems (CMM) and their application in part inspection and reverse engineering data collection.

• Understanding of Finite Element Methods strongly desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; and talk or hear.

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work within a non-controlled temperature environment ranging from 40 0 to 110 0 Fahrenheit. Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions may also occur.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Individual will be exposed to an environment of dust and occasional high noise level. Safety equipment will be provided.

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