Mechanical Design Engineer

Gastonia, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Mission:
Design validate and document devices tooling and assembly/inspection fixtures ensuring manufacturability ergonomics accuracy and compliance with applicable standards within the APQP and PPAP framework to support production and painting processes at Ifab.

Requirements:

Education:Technical technological or professional degree in Mechanical Design Manufacturing or related field. Engineering degree is not required if candidate has equivalent experience.
Experience:Minimum 5 years in tooling fixtures or device design for the automotive or metalworking industry. Proven experience with manufacturing processes: laser cutting press brake/bending stamping cutting piercing MIG/projection/spot welding mechanical assemblies and painting (ecoat/powder coat).
Software:Proficiency in SolidWorks (3D modeling assemblies sheet metal weldments drawings).
Technical Knowledge:Design of devices and fixtures in sheet metal (non-machined).
Advanced blueprint interpretation: symbols GD&T; dimensional and geometric tolerances.
Fundamentals of assembly and inspection fixture design. Principles of DFM (Design for Manufacturing). Knowledge of APQP and PPAP requirements for new product development.
Languages: Technical English required; Spanish is desirable.

Responsibilities:

Design fixtures devices and tooling in SolidWorks ensuring manufacturability ergonomics and safety.
Prepare complete technical drawings with correct specifications symbols and tolerances.
Ensure designs are compatible with Ifabs manufacturing processes (laser press brake welding painting etc.).
Apply DFM principles in all design projects.
Support APQP and PPAP activities related to new product development.
Coordinate with manufacturing and quality to validate and adjust designs on the shop floor.
Document designs following internal procedures and customer standards.
Propose design improvements that optimize costs quality and production time.

Competencies:

Teamwork and collaboration with multidisciplinary areas.
Technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail in drawings and models.
Ability to manage projects with minimal supervision.
Open to learning: willingness to learn new methodologies and tools.
Effective oral and written communication with internal and external stakeholders

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job Mission:Design validate and document devices tooling and assembly/inspection fixtures ensuring manufacturability ergonomics accuracy and compliance with applicable standards within the APQP and PPAP framework to support production and painting processes at Ifab.Requirements:Education:Technical t...

Education:Technical technological or professional degree in Mechanical Design Manufacturing or related field. Engineering degree is not required if candidate has equivalent experience.
Experience:Minimum 5 years in tooling fixtures or device design for the automotive or metalworking industry. Proven experience with manufacturing processes: laser cutting press brake/bending stamping cutting piercing MIG/projection/spot welding mechanical assemblies and painting (ecoat/powder coat).
Software:Proficiency in SolidWorks (3D modeling assemblies sheet metal weldments drawings).
Technical Knowledge:Design of devices and fixtures in sheet metal (non-machined).
Advanced blueprint interpretation: symbols GD&T; dimensional and geometric tolerances.
Fundamentals of assembly and inspection fixture design. Principles of DFM (Design for Manufacturing). Knowledge of APQP and PPAP requirements for new product development.
Languages: Technical English required; Spanish is desirable.

Responsibilities:

Design fixtures devices and tooling in SolidWorks ensuring manufacturability ergonomics and safety.
Prepare complete technical drawings with correct specifications symbols and tolerances.
Ensure designs are compatible with Ifabs manufacturing processes (laser press brake welding painting etc.).
Apply DFM principles in all design projects.
Support APQP and PPAP activities related to new product development.
Coordinate with manufacturing and quality to validate and adjust designs on the shop floor.
Document designs following internal procedures and customer standards.
Propose design improvements that optimize costs quality and production time.

Competencies:

Teamwork and collaboration with multidisciplinary areas.
Technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail in drawings and models.
Ability to manage projects with minimal supervision.
Open to learning: willingness to learn new methodologies and tools.
Effective oral and written communication with internal and external stakeholders