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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** THE PHOENIX
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Autodesk Inventor, Microsoft Office, Autodesk Autocad
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5d54a09f8119aeec

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
 * 3-5+ years of experience in mechanical design
 * Strong understanding of metal stamping manufacturing processes, sheet metal design guidelines, and DFM principles.
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
 * Self-directed/organized, strong work ethic, positive attitude, works well in teams, customer focused and accountable for actions
 * Willing to be hands-on in a manufacturing environment
 * Autodesk Inventor or similar 3-D modeling experience
 * Autodesk Vault or similar PLM systems experience

## Description

Job Purpose: Responsible for engineering design related activities, * 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
 * Perform tolerance stack-up analysis and ensure GD&T compliance
 * Develop prototypes and oversee testing and validation processes
 * Serves as project launch lead for assigned projects- from start of project to completion
 * Leads concept development and transform innovative ideas into viable engineering solutions
 * Drives proactive design improvements to enhance manufacturability, repeatability, and cost efficiency
 * 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
 * Stays current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and leads R&D efforts


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