Application Engineer

Soundwich, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Soundwich, Inc. is seeking a CAD Designer to support automotive and aerospace projects, using NX and SolidWorks to create and refine parts for manufacturing. You will apply GD&T and metrology concepts to ensure fit, function, and producibility.

You will collaborate with Engineering and Production teams, review customer specifications, assist with design reviews, and help train operators on CAD-driven workflows. The role requires strong communication and attention to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); CAD experience with NX and SolidWorks.
• Mechanical design knowledge with manufacturing emphasis.
• Experience in manufacturing environments and ability to contribute to design for manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mechanical design and manufacturing activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams on design and testing.
• Review Customer drawings and specifications for feasibility and cost.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Mechanical design

Manufacturing experience

Leadership

Communication skills

GD&T

Metrology

Education

Automotive/Aerospace background

CAD experience: NX and SolidWorks

Tools

NX CAD

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

• Motivation, i.e., helping Soundwich succeed within Job Classification Responsibilities
• Evaluate new opportunities and assess the Company's ability to manufacture products that meet Customer requirements
• Use Customer drawings to estimate material costs and manufacturing time
• Analyze techniques and alternative methods, and recommend changes to equipment or procedures
• Support Engineering and Production teams in the design, build, testing, and installation of finished products as needed
• Interact with Customers while developing product estimates and closing business
• Receive, review, and document Customer Specifications and Testing procedures as needed
• Assist with Tech Review slides as needed
• Attend Tech Reviews/other Customer engagements as required
• Plan and complete DVP&R Testing as needed
• Support the release of products into production
• Trouble-shoot Aerospace Resistance Welder Equipment
• Train Operators on the safe operation of Aerospace Resistance Welder Equipment
• Programming and operation of Laser Cutting Work center using applicable software
• Train Laser Cutter Operators
• Demonstrated Aerospace Resistance Weld Metallographic inspection following successful completion of Aerospace Resistance Weld Metallographic Training
• Demonstrated Aerospace Resistance Weld Destruct Tester
• Understand and follow all Company Procedures and work instructions pertaining to assigned tasks, and the potential consequences of departure from these Procedures
• Knowledge of the Quality Policy, Quality Objectives, all Company Policies, and the importance of conformance to Soundwich and Customer requirements
• Knowledge of the effects that nonconforming products have on our Customers
• Knowledge of the Environmental Policy, Environmental Objectives, all Safety Polices, and the importance of conformance to Soundwich and Regulatory requirements
• Aware of the Quality impacts of their work activities, their roles and responsibilities in achieving conformance within the Quality System and the benefits of improved personal performance
• Aware of the Environmental and Safety impacts of their work activities, their roles and responsibilities in achieving conformance within the Environmental and Safety System and the benefits of improved personal performance
• Aware of how to submit Quality, Safety, Environmental and Business-related questions or suggestions, and how to initiate continual improvements
• Other tasks deemed necessary by Soundwich Management Team to be in the best interest of Soundwich and our Customers

Requirements

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Microsoft Project a plus
• Mechanical Design knowledge
• Manufacturing experience
• Strong leadership and teamworking skills
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Vision (corrected or uncorrected) to AWS D17.2 Section 4.4.1.1
• AWS Resistance Welder Technician certification
• Minimum language skills: English

Education

• Automotive and Aerospace background a plus
• 2+ years of experience in using CAD software, NX and SolidWorks a plus
• Working knowledge of GD&T a plus
• Metrology experience a plus
• PPAP and FAI a plus

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Knowledge of applying GD&T

Intermediate

CAD Designer

Intermediate

Advanced

Automotive knowledge

Intermediate

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