Mechanical Design Engineer at IFab Corporation Gastonia, NC

kozmetickesluzby.vecnakraska.sk - Jobboard; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

IFab Corporation in Gastonia, NC is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, validate, and document devices and tooling while ensuring manufacturability and compliance with standards. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of related experience, particularly in automotive or metalworking.

Key responsibilities include preparing technical drawings, applying DFM principles, and collaborating with manufacturing to validate designs. Proficiency in SolidWorks and a technical degree in Mechanical Design are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in tooling, fixtures, or device design for automotive or metalworking.
• Experience with manufacturing processes: laser cutting, MIG welding, etc.
• Advanced understanding of dimensional and geometric tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Design fixtures and tooling in SolidWorks ensuring manufacturability.
• Prepare technical drawings with specifications and tolerances.
• Document designs per internal procedures and customer standards.

Skills

SolidWorks proficiency

Blueprint interpretation

Mechanical assembly

DFM principles

Technical problem-solving

Education

Technical, technological, or professional degree in Mechanical Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer job at IFab Corporation. Gastonia, NC

Job Mission

Design, validate, and document devices, tooling, and assembly/inspection fixtures, ensuring manufacturability, ergonomics, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards within the APQP and PPAP framework, to support production and painting processes at Ifab.

Requirements

• Education: Technical, technological, or professional degree in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing, or related field. Engineering degree is not required if candidate has equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in tooling, fixtures, or device design for the automotive or metalworking industry. Proven experience with manufacturing processes: laser cutting, press brake/bending, stamping, cutting, piercing, MIG/projection/spot welding, mechanical assemblies, and painting (ecoat/powder coat).
• Software: Proficiency in SolidWorks (3D modeling, assemblies, sheet metal, weldments, drawings).
• Technical Knowledge: Design of devices and fixtures in sheet metal (non-machined).
• Advanced blueprint interpretation: symbols, GD&T; dimensional and geometric tolerances.
• Fundamentals of assembly and inspection fixture design. Principles of DFM (Design for Manufacturing). Knowledge of APQP and PPAP requirements for new product development.
• Languages : Technical English required; Spanish is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design fixtures, devices, and tooling in SolidWorks ensuring manufacturability, ergonomics, and safety.
• Prepare complete technical drawings with correct specifications, symbols, and tolerances.
• Ensure designs are compatible with Ifab’s manufacturing processes (laser, press brake, welding, painting, etc.).
• Apply DFM principles in all design projects.
• Support APQP and PPAP activities related to new product development.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and quality to validate and adjust designs on the shop floor.
• Document designs following internal procedures and customer standards.
• Propose design improvements that optimize costs, quality, and production time.

Competencies

• Teamwork and collaboration with multidisciplinary areas.
• Technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in drawings and models.
• Ability to manage projects with minimal supervision.
• Open to learning: willingness to learn new methodologies and tools.
• Effective oral and written communication with internal and external stakeholders