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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** THE PHOENIX
- **Location:** Erie, PA, United States
- **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $166,400.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software)
- **Published:** May 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9bcd6e9b8e7a7d34

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Managing projects?, * Experience with managing multiple projects simultaneously.

 * 1-4 years of plastic part design for the automotive or vehicle industry desired.

 * Knowledge of mechanical design and manufacturing processes.

 * An understanding of mechanical validation and design methods.

 * Experience with GD&T, general mfg processes, tooling and Six Sigma.

 * 3D Modeling Experience (NX preferred)., A B.S. in Engineering or other technical discipline with associated skills and project management experience.

## Description

This position is a vital member of the Product Engineering team, which is responsible for the full lifecycle design efforts, from concept through production, owning CAD models, DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, and collaborating directly with application teams and end users. Due to an overwhelming demand in new product introductions, we are looking for candidates who desire a full time work schedule for a 4-to-6-month period, with potential for direct hire opportunities.

Essential Responsibilities:

 * Develop designs in accordance with the customer specifications.

 * Design projects by adhering to the department's processes and methods.

 * Complete DFMEA, Verification and Validation plans and reports.

 * Support cross-functional teams with effective design plans for New Product Introductions (NPI) or extension of "in-service" components.

 * Attends/leads customer meetings (business and engineering toll gates, etc.).

 * Manage assigned projects with cross-functionals teams to meet timelines.

 * Ensures high reliability and compliance with design/quality specifications by using mechanical creativity and engineering experience as well simulation based product development and design techniques.


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