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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** KMC Stampings
- **Location:** Fredonia, WI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, SolidWorks (CAD), Microsoft Office
- **Published:** September 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2973723082-2

## About the Role

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

 * Associate's degree in Mechanical Design Engineering or related field; a minimum of two (2) years related design experience required and a minimum of three (3) years of manufacturing, metal stamping or fabrication experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 * Proven organization skills required
 * Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
 * Familiarity with Logopress3 preferred
 * 3D CAD proficiency required, SolidWorks preferred
 * Familiarity with APQP process preferred

## Description

Design Engineer is responsible for design engineering support of new and existing product, including part, tool, fixture, and gage design in a metal stamping, fabricating and assembly environment., This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

 * Read and interpret part prints, print changes and specifications
 * Design progressive metal stamping and slide forming tools
 * Design tools for sheet metal punching, forming and fabricating
 * Design gages, staging fixtures and comparator traces to support inspection of production parts
 * Design fixtures for welding and assembly
 * Specify material based on customer print and specifications
 * Establish and maintain design timeline
 * Provide customer feedback on print tolerances and product design for manufacturability
 * Support Tool Engineering, Production and Manufacturing Engineering during development and pilot run
 * Participate in product launch teams within the framework of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
 * Support internal teams with other design assistance as required

 * Other duties as assigned or required


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