Forging Design Engineer - Die & Tooling Specialist

Forged Solutions Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Forged Solutions Group in the UK seeks a Design Engineer to drive robust design of extrusion/closed-die forgings from estimation to qualification and change management. You will support multiple departments to help the business hit its KPIs and maintain high quality standards.

The role requires a minimum of five years designing extrusion and tooling, a strong grasp of forging principles and tooling, plus CAD and ideally AS9100 exposure. On-site collaboration in Sheffield is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years designing extrusion/closed die forgings and tooling.
• Solid understanding of forging principles, methods and equipment.
• Knowledge of machining principles and methods.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of OEM technical requirements would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with customer from receipt of enquiry through final delivery of product to ensure design meets customers’ requirements.
• Estimate forging design, weight, section, die and tool sizes and method of manufacture for product quotation.
• Engagement in the sites APQP process for onboarding new product and communicate the design manufacturing requirements at all levels within the organisation.
• Contract review.
• Day-to-day co-ordination and creation of technical documentation necessary to support the facilities operational requirements.
• Prepare drawings for all product ranges as required, ensuring all technical requirements are met.
• Design and draw dies, tools, jigs, fixtures, and gauges for manufacture.
• Peer review technical drawings and submit relevant drawings to customer for approval.
• Maintain departmental records to ensure both customer and internal drawings are kept up to date.
• Prepare sampling details and issue instructions to relevant departments for development of product.
• Support operations teams with manufacturing queries and the OPEX model.
• Drive a continuous improvement philosophy through the department.
• Ensure departmental housekeeping is maintained to a high standard.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as required.

Job description

Forged Solutions Group in the UK seeks a Design Engineer to drive robust design of extrusion/closed-die forgings from estimation to qualification and change management. You will support multiple departments to help the business hit its KPIs and maintain high quality standards.

The role requires a minimum of five years designing extrusion and tooling, a strong grasp of forging principles and tooling, plus CAD and ideally AS9100 exposure. On-site collaboration in Sheffield is expected.