Tooling and Fixture Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Is this your next design challenge?

Do you thrive turning complex sheet metal concepts into robust, manufacturable parts and tooling? Are you fluent in GD&T, DFM, and 3D modeling, and energized by fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing? If so, Phoenix Stamping1with facilities in Atlanta, GA; Fort Wayne, IN; and Fort Worth, TX1wants to meet you.

What you19ll do

• Scrutinize customer drawings and part samples to capture critical features and function
• Drive APQP deliverables and risk mitigation
• Build 3D part models and design tooling/check fixtures
• Issue complete design documentation for internal/external stakeholders
• Set up and maintain ERP part data
• Validate first articles to approved designs
• Run tolerance analyses; ensure strict GD&T adherence
• Prototype, test, and validate new designs
• Act as launch lead from project kickoff through production handoff
• Lead concept development and convert innovation into practical engineering
• Champion manufacturability, repeatability, and cost improvements
• Support on-time releases to the shop floor
• Participate in Engineering Design Reviews and Project Status Meetings
• Enforce Phoenix Stamping Design and Drawing manual compliance
• Own engineering change requests from investigation to completion
• Partner with operations via Kata and other CI activities
• Track emerging technologies and contribute to R&D initiatives

What you19ll bring

• BSME or MET
• 3 5+ years of mechanical design experience
• Depth in metal stamping processes, sheet metal design guidelines, and DFM
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong communication skills
• Self-driven, organized, team-first, customer-focused, and accountable
• Comfort working hands-on in production environments
• Autodesk Inventor (or equivalent 3D CAD) and Autodesk Vault (or similar PLM)

Software & Systems

• 3D Modeling (AutoCAD, Solidworks)
• 2D drawing creation and review
• CAD platforms: AutoCAD, Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor

Core Proficiencies

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

Where you19ll thrive

We19re a growing, highly automated manufacturer serving customers across North America since 1986. Our culture is family-oriented, fast-paced, and collaborative1guided by our motto: "Customers first, employees always!" You19ll report to the Design Engineering Manager and collaborate closely with production, quality, and supply chain.

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.