Forging Design Engineer – Dies, Tools & Innovation

Forged Solutions Group; Sheffield (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Forgings is seeking a Design Engineer to deliver robust forging designs from estimation through qualification and drive continuous improvement across supporting functions. You will liaise with customers, prepare technical drawings, design dies and tooling, and maintain records while supporting operations with manufacturing queries to meet KPI targets.

Requires minimum 5 years in extrusion/closed die forging design, understanding of forging and machining principles, and CAD (2D/3D);

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers from enquiry through final delivery to meet design requirements.
• Estimate forging design, weight, section, die sizes and method of manufacture for quotation.
• Engagement in the APQP process for onboarding new product and communicate design manufacturing requirements.
• Contract review
• Create and maintain technical documentation to support facilities operations
• Prepare drawings for product ranges ensuring all technical requirements are met
• Design and draw dies, tools, jigs, fixtures, and gauges for manufacture
• Peer review drawings and submit to customer for approval
• Maintain departmental records for customer and internal drawings
• Prepare sampling details and issue instructions for development
• Support operations with manufacturing queries and OPEX
• Drive a continuous improvement philosophy
• Ensure housekeeping is maintained
• Any other ad-hoc duties as required

Skills

Forging knowledge

CAD

Analytical

Teamwork

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical/Production Engineering

Tools

2D CAD

3D CAD

FEA Forging

Job description

Sheffield Forgings is seeking a Design Engineer to deliver robust forging designs from estimation through qualification and drive continuous improvement across supporting functions. You will liaise with customers, prepare technical drawings, design dies and tooling, and maintain records while supporting operations with manufacturing queries to meet KPI targets.

Requires minimum 5 years in extrusion/closed die forging design, understanding of forging and machining principles, and CAD (2D/3D);