Design Engineer

Title: Design Engineer

Reports to: Design Engineering Manager

Job Purpose: Responsible for engineering design related activities

• 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

• 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
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