Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Phoenix Stampingis a growing manufacturing company with a family oriented work environment, great pay and benefits! Our locations in Atlanta, GA,FortWayne, IN, and Fort Worth, TX have focused on the production of sheet metal and rod products for various industries since 1986. Through quality and service, our customer base has grown to cover all parts of North America including Canada and Mexico. To continue to improve upon quality and consistency, we continue to grow and add new capabilities,includinghighly automated manufacturing equipment. We are seeking dynamic candidates who enjoy a fast-paced and team oriented work environment supported by a company with the motto "Customers first, employees always!"

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 identityor national origin and in compliance with ADAAA.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Bachelor's Degree
• CAD Software
• Mechanical Design & Engineering
• CAD/CAM Software
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• 3D Modeling (AutoCAD, Solidworks)
• 2D Drawings
• CAD Software (AutoCAD, Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor)