Entry-Level Design Engineer

• Design, develop, and maintain tooling, fixtures, and gauges for research and development, new product launches, and manufacturing operations.
• Create and maintain tooling records, drawings, specifications, and design documentation.
• Evaluate customer and production requirements to determine manufacturability and tooling needs.
• Analyze technical drawings and blueprints to resolve tooling design challenges.
• Develop tooling prints, models, and bills of materials using 3D CAD software.
• Create and maintain standard work instructions, technical documentation, and lessons-learned records to improve designs and reduce waste.
• Participate in and support product realization activities, including APQP processes, risk assessments, test plans, and verification activities.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to establish tooling specifications and project requirements.
• Work closely with tool room personnel to ensure designs can be manufactured safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
• Review and validate supplier tooling designs and authorize release for production when appropriate.
• Coordinate design reviews and engineering documentation with project management and manufacturing teams.
• Partner with Quality teams to validate tooling and support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities.
• Manage tooling development projects from order receipt through first production run.
• Identify opportunities to improve tooling safety, ergonomics, efficiency, and process consistency through Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Research new technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes to support customer and business objectives.
• Provide regular project updates and maintain effective communication with all stakeholders.

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• Minimum of 5 years of 3D CAD modeling experience.
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D modeling software.
• Ability to interpret and analyze engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and technical communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience working within AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Knowledge of APQP, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting new product development and manufacturing process improvements.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who thrives in a collaborative manufacturing environment. You are detail-oriented, technically skilled, and motivated by designing solutions that improve safety, quality, and operational performance. You enjoy working cross-functionally and taking ownership of projects from concept through production launch.

Pulled from the full job description

• Opportunities for advancement, * Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career growth opportunities
• Collaborative engineering environment
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative manufacturing solutions

Pay: $55,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year