Design Project Engineer

SIFCO INDUSTRIES INC

Cleveland (OH)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 80,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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flexible spending accounts

supplemental insurance

401(k) plan with a generous match

Job summary

SIFCO INDUSTRIES INC. seeks a Design / Project Engineer to provide engineering expertise for new and existing product and process development.

You will bridge engineering, sales, quality and operations, using customer input and sales data to redesign tooling and methods while testing and simulating metal flow to optimize performance. You will lead design activities, run FEM simulations, and coordinate cross-functional teams from concept through certification, ensuring tooling validity and

Qualifications

BS in Mechanical Engineering or similar with 3+ years’ manufacturing experience.
Experience with project management and multiple priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Analytical thinking to define problems, collect data, and draw conclusions.
Introductory experience with 3D CAD packages, CATIA V5 or Creo (Pro-Engineer).
Knowledge of finite element modeling principles and material science concepts.

Responsibilities

Manage projects, NPI and product launches using the DIAMOND stage gate process.
Develop and implement new product designs and improvements, including prototypes and cost analyses.
Support continuous improvement via Lean, Six Sigma and RCA tools.
Coordinate with Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations and external partners throughout design and improvements.
Design and simulate tooling and processes to meet customer specifications.
Use design software to provide information supporting sales and engineering decisions.
Create/modify drawings from customer specs or 3D models and update as needed.
Perform FEM simulations to validate tooling for finish forging.
Assist shop floor in resolving design/manufacturing issues.

Skills

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Finite element analysis

FEM simulations

3D CAD

CATIA V5

Creo (Pro-Eo)

DEFORM 2D/3D

ASME Y14.5 understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Creo

DEFORM 2D/3D

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Cleveland - Cleveland, OH 44103

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00

SalaryTravel Percentage: None

Job Shift: 1st Shift

Job Category: Engineering

SUMMARY

Design / Project Engineer is responsible for providing engineering and technical expertise for new and existing product and process development and improvement / troubleshooting. Design / Project Engineer works as a liaison operating at the intersection of the engineering, sales, quality and operations departments. Incumbent use customer input and sales information to design or re-design, develop and / or test process, tooling and method designs. This position will also conduct simulations of metal flow to improve the tooling and method designs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage projects, NPI and other product launches through utilization of the DIAMOND stage gate process
Develop, recommend and implement new product design and product improvement efforts managing product development process through various stages including prototype development and certification, material / labor costing, and production methodology.
Support SMART program by defining and facilitating continuous improvement activities; apply Lean, Six Sigma and sound RCA tools.
With support of the Director of Engineering, coordinate closely with other departments including Sales, Supply Chain, Quality and Operations as well as outside suppliers, designers and technicians throughout all stages of product design and improvement processes.
Design and simulate tooling and process to produce a finished forged part that meets customer specifications
Utilize design software and tools to provide valid information to technically support sales
Designs forged part from customers machine drawing, forging part drawing, or 3-D model. Revises drawings and models due to customer changes or internal needs.
Designs the preform shapes and operations required to produce the finish forged part
Setup and run FEM simulations to validate that the tooling design will produce an acceptable finish forging
Interfaces with shop floor associates to discuss and resolve design and manufacturing issues
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

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 ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or EXPERIENCE

BS in Mechanical Engineering, or similar discipline with 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, forging experience preferred. College graduates with relevant experience will also be considered along with Fundamentals solid mechanics, and Fundamentals of Materials Science or Metallurgy
Proven ability to manage projects and multiple concurrent priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must possess solid analytical skills in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions
Introductory experience with 3D CAD package, prefer CATIA V5 or Creo (Pro-Engineer)
1000+ hours Machine time preferred
Familiarity with finite element modeling principles
Experience with stress/strain, deformations, and thermal distributions
Must understand all pre-processing concepts such as boundary conditions and meshing
Must understand all processing concepts and have
Must understand post processing and be able to interpret the outcomes of a FE model.
Metal flow simulation software a plus (DEFORM 2D/3D)
Knowledge of drawing and dimensioning standards (ASME Y14.5-1994 and later)
Experience with detailing and understanding tooling layouts and assemblies
Comfortable with heat transfer, including finite differences, and deriving boundary conditions

Company Culture and Benefits

We believe a workforce with diverse backgrounds, skills and experiences helps us reach our goals and realize our full potential. We may have different ways of approaching problems, but we solve them together with a focus on our Core Values of Integrity, Responsiveness, Respect and Passion.