Metal Stamping Product Development Engineer

Phoenix Stamping Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Phoenix Stamping Group in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Metal Stamping Product Development Engineer to own the journey from concept to launch, creating robust 3D models, tooling, and fixtures for efficient manufacturing.

You will lead APQP, GD&T validation, part sampling reviews, and first article validation while collaborating across teams to deliver manufacturable designs on schedule.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• 3–5+ years of experience in mechanical design.
• Strong grounding in metal stamping, sheet metal design guidelines, and DFM.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP participation and project launches.
• Create 3D part models and tooling for stamping.
• Design fixtures for reliable manufacturing.
• Support first article validation and tolerance analysis.
• Collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Mechanical design

APQP

GD&T

3D CAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Metal Stamping Product Development EngineerBuild products that move industry forward. Phoenix Stamping designs and manufactures sheet metal and rod components for customers across North America from our Atlanta, GA; Fort Wayne, IN; and Fort Worth, TX facilities. We’re a growing team with a simple promise: Customers first, employees always.Role SnapshotReports to: Design Engineering ManagerOwn the technical path from concept through launch. You’ll evaluate customer designs, create robust 3D models, design production tooling and check fixtures, and ensure first-time-right launches through APQP, GD&T, and rigorous validation.What You’ll OwnAdvanced part quality planning (APQP) participation and leadershipEvaluation of part samples and customer documentation for critical characteristics/functionCreation of 3D part models to support upstream/downstream design data needsDesign of tooling and check fixtures for reliable manufacturingGeneration of part, tooling, and fixture documentation for internal/external useCreation and maintenance of ERP part data supporting productionFirst article validation to approved designTolerance stack-up analysis and full GD&T compliancePrototype development with oversight of testing and validation processesProject launch leadership from start to completionConcept development that turns innovative ideas into practical engineering solutionsProactive design improvements for manufacturability, repeatability, and costOn-time introduction of new product designs to the production floorParticipation in Engineering Design Reviews and Project Status MeetingsAdherence to Phoenix Stamping Design and Drawing manualsInvestigation, coordination, and completion of engineering change requestsActive support of manufacturing using Kata and related continuous improvement methodsMonitoring of emerging technologies and industry trends; lead R&D effortsQualificationsB.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology3–5+ years of experience in mechanical designStrong grounding in metal stamping processes, sheet metal design guidelines, and DFMProficiency with Autodesk Inventor (or comparable 3D CAD) and Autodesk Vault (or similar PLM)Excellent verbal/written communication; Microsoft Office proficiencySelf-directed, organized, collaborative, customer-focused, accountableWilling to work hands-on on the shop floorCompetent in GD&T, CAD/CAM, blueprint reading, and core mechanical designTechnologies You’ll Use3D Modeling: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor2D Drawings and CAD/CAM toolsetsPLM: Autodesk Vault or equivalentWhy Phoenix Stamping?Team-oriented, family-like culture committed to your growthInvestment in automation and modern manufacturing capabilitiesOpportunities to lead launches and drive meaningful improvementsAdditional 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.