Design Engineer

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 • 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 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.