Job Description

Title: Design Engineer

Reports to : VP of Engineering

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
• Supports programming and operation of 2-axis CNC laser-cutting and tube bending machines
• Participates in Lean Manufacturing initiatives
• Serves as project launch lead for assigned projects- from start of project to completion
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-directed/organized, strong work ethic, positive attitude, works well in teams, customer focused and accountable for actions
• Team player who enjoys challenging situations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Willing to be hands-on in a manufacturing environment
• Capable of finding a way around, over or through challenges
• Autodesk Inventor or similar 3-D modeling 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 identity or national origin and in compliance with ADAAA.