Design Engineer

Job DescriptionJob Description Join KMC Stampings as a Design Engineer! With decades of stability and a reputation for excellence, we're seeking a creative problem-solver to help innovate and drive our industry leading products forward. Ready to build a lasting career with a company that stands the test of time? Apply now!SUMMARY OF POSITION:Design Engineer is responsible for design engineering support of new and existing product, including part, tool, fixture, and gage design in a metal stamping, fabricating and assembly environment.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.Read and interpret part prints, print changes and specificationsDesign progressive metal stamping and slide forming toolsDesign tools for sheet metal punching, forming and fabricatingDesign gages, staging fixtures and comparator traces to support inspection of production partsDesign fixtures for welding and assemblySpecify material based on customer print and specificationsEstablish and maintain design timelineProvide customer feedback on print tolerances and product design for manufacturabilitySupport Tool Engineering, Production and Manufacturing Engineering during development and pilot runParticipate in product launch teams within the framework of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)Support internal teams with other design assistance as requiredOther duties as assigned or requiredQUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.Associate’s degree in Mechanical Design Engineering or related field; a minimum of two (2) years related design experience required and a minimum of three (3) years of manufacturing, metal stamping or fabrication experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Proven organization skills requiredMust be proficient with Microsoft Office SuiteFamiliarity with Logopress3 preferred3D CAD proficiency required, SolidWorks preferredFamiliarity with APQP process preferredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; frequently required to sit and talk or hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. Reasonable accommodations to essential functions of the job will be made if necessary. First Shift: Monday Through Friday