Manufacturing Design Engineer - Apply Now

Description:

-Provide engineering skills and services to continually improve the productivity and quality of all departments within the Company.  Provide technical support and guidance for introducing new programs to the Company.

-Analyze existing processes using data and present proposals on improvements.  Implement and verify acceptance of proposed improvements.

-Participate as a member of the ADPQP Project Team and the New Program Development/Quoting Team.

-Investigate and determine root cause(s) for internal and external complaints and/or quality rejections (DPD, DPA’s, 8D’s, DMR).

-Lead or participate in trouble shooting of existing and new processes.

-Create and maintain process documentation.  Train personnel as it relates to process documentation and procedures.

-Participate in ISO/QS internal and external audits.

-Process data (layouts) for use in WEDM and CNC machining.

-Create and modify internal product drawings for inspection and other purposes.

-Design fixtures, gages and other custom tooling or equipment as required.

-Review customer drawings and specifications for manufacturing feasibility.

-Initiate and/or coordinate change control process (ECO) relating to Engineering documentation.

-Provide technical assistance to Tool room regarding tooling and process issues during die fabrication and debugging.

-Initiate and/or coordinate outsourced tooling work with qualified tooling subcontractors.  Ensure accuracy, quality workmanship and on-time delivery of outsourced tooling components.

 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

Education:	BS degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering Equivalent experience in a hands-on technical position, such as Tool & Die Maker, may be considered as a substitute for degree.
Experience:	Minimum of 5 years of experience designing complex progressive stamping dies. Plastic injection/insert molding a plus.
Skills:	Proficient in Computer-Aided Design (CAD).  At a minimum, must be familiar with at least one 2-D CAD design package (AutoCAD, SolidEdge, CadKey); however, 3-D experience is preferred (Solidworks, ProENGINEER). Demonstrated knowledge of metal stamping industry and practices. Knowledge of the following:  Wire EDM and/or CNC machining technologies; tool steels and their applications; commonly stamped metals such as cold-rolled steels, stainless steels and copper-based alloys; insert molding process. Understanding of ANSI/ISO drawing standards.  Knowledge of GD&T dimensioning preferred. Understanding of die sensors, vision inspection, and/or related technology is preferred. Basic understanding of the functioning of high speed stamping presses. Exceptional analytical and computational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

We provide excellent company benefits and a competitive salary. We are an equal opportunity employer.  Currently only accepting local candidate submissions.