Design Engineer

  • Full-time

Company Description

Phoenix Stamping is a growing manufacturing company with a family oriented work environment, great pay and benefits!  Our locations in Atlanta, GA, Fort Wayne, IN, and Fort Worth, TX have focused on the production of sheet metal and rod products for various industries since 1986. Through quality and service, our customer base has grown to cover all parts of North America including Canada and Mexico. To continue to improve upon quality and consistency, we continue to grow and add new capabilities, including highly automated manufacturing equipment.  We are seeking dynamic candidates who enjoy a fast-paced and team oriented work environment supported by a company with the motto "Customers first, employees always!"

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.