Mechanical CAD/PLM Engineer — Autodesk Inventor Focus

Phoenix Stamping Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-free workplace

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Phoenix Stamping Group is seeking a Mechanical CAD/PLM Engineer focused on Autodesk Inventor across our Atlanta, GA; Fort Wayne, IN; and Fort Worth, TX operations. You will lead APQP, shape robust 3D models, and design tooling while ensuring GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and first articles meet the approved design.

You will maintain ERP part data, shepherd engineering changes, and push DFM improvements for manufacturability, repeatability, and cost.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or ME Technology.
• Proven experience in metal stamping/ sheet metal design.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and CAD/CAM practices.
• Experience with APQP and DFMA improvements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate part samples and customer designs for critical characteristics.
• Lead/participate in APQP activities.
• Create 3D part models for upstream/downstream needs.
• Design production tooling and check fixtures.
• Generate and release part/tooling/fixture documentation.
• Create and maintain ERP part data.
• Validate first articles against approved designs.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis and ensure GD&T compliance.
• Develop prototypes and oversee testing/validation.
• Lead project launches from start to finish.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

GD&T

APQP

Tolerance stack-up

3D Modeling

ERP data management

Kata

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Autodesk Vault

Job description

Mechanical CAD/PLM Engineer — Autodesk Inventor FocusDo you think in models, speak in GD&T, and thrive where the CAD screen meets the production line? At Phoenix Stamping, you’ll transform customer intent into manufacturable sheet metal solutions, guiding projects from concept to plant launch across our Atlanta, GA; Fort Wayne, IN; and Fort Worth, TX operations.Could This Be You?When handed a sample part and a stack of drawings, you can pinpoint critical features and functional risks.You’re fluent in Autodesk Inventor (or equivalent) and at home in PLM (Autodesk Vault or similar).You enjoy building the full digital thread: 3D models, drawings, ERP part data, and complete release packages.On the floor, you collaborate through Kata and continuous improvement to make great designs run even better.Reports to: Design Engineering ManagerWhat You’ll TackleImagine you’re launching a new assembly. You lead APQP, shape robust 3D models, and design the tooling and check fixtures that ensure repeatable quality. You own tolerance stack-ups and GD&T, validate first articles to the approved design, and steer prototypes through testing and validation. You keep documentation airtight, maintain ERP part data, and shepherd engineering changes with cross-functional partners. Along the way, you enforce our Design and Drawing manuals and push proactive DFM improvements for manufacturability, repeatability, and cost.ResponsibilitiesEvaluate part samples and customer design documentation for critical characteristics/functionLead/participate in APQPCreate 3D part models for upstream/downstream needsDesign production tooling and check fixturesGenerate part, tooling, and fixture design documentation for releaseCreate and maintain ERP part dataValidate first articles against approved part designPerform tolerance stack-up analysis; ensure GD&T complianceDevelop prototypes; oversee testing and validationServe as project launch lead from start to completionDrive concept development and convert ideas to viable engineering solutionsAdvance manufacturability, repeatability, and cost efficiency through proactive designSupport on-time new product launches to manufacturingJoin Engineering Design Reviews and Project Status MeetingsEnsure compliance with Phoenix Stamping Design and Drawing manualsInvestigate, coordinate, and complete engineering change requestsSupport the Engineering department and related duties as neededSupport manufacturing via Kata and related activitiesStay current with emerging technologies and trends; lead R&D effortsProfile We’re SeekingB.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology3–5+ years in mechanical designExpertise in metal stamping, sheet metal design practices, and DFMAutodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD; Autodesk Vault or similar PLMClear communicator; proficient with Microsoft OfficeSelf-directed, organized, positive, team-oriented, customer-focused, and accountableHands-on mindset in a manufacturing environmentStrength in GD&T, CAD/CAM, blueprint reading, and mechanical design principlesTools You’ll Use3D Modeling: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor2D Drawings and CAD/CAM workflowsPLM: Autodesk Vault or equivalentWhy You’ll Succeed HereWe pair a family-oriented culture with investments in automation and engineering excellence. You’ll have room to lead launches, influence manufacturability, and grow alongside modernized, scalable operations.Additional InformationPhoenix Stamping Group, LLC offers a drug-free work place along with a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer (EEO), dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identityor national origin and in compliance with ADAAA.