Senior CAD Design Engineer – Fixtures & Tooling

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Ferndale (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Vision

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive CAD design for parts and tooling. You will create 2D drawings and 3D models in SolidWorks, develop fixtures and tooling, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet customer demands.

The role requires 8 years of fixture/tooling design experience, strong machining/welding knowledge, and proficiency with GD&T (ASME Y14.5). You’ll work with quality and engineering to release designs to manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalently qualified design/engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing practices including machining, welding, stamping, assembly, press brake and laser cutting.
• Good knowledge of hydraulics and hydraulic actuation systems; familiarity with GD&T ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with creating 2D drawings and 3D models reflecting parts/assemblies at each stage.

Responsibilities

• Create manufacturing 2D drawings and 3D models for external and internal customers reflecting the stage of the manufacturing process.
• Design tooling, weld fixtures, checking fixtures and metal removal fixtures for both manual and automatic clamping.
• Evaluate manufacturing feasibility of new jobs and processes; verify CAD models prior to release to manufacturing.
• Update CAD and routing data in PMMCO database; ensure quality system procedures are followed.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA software

Job description

Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive CAD design for parts and tooling. You will create 2D drawings and 3D models in SolidWorks, develop fixtures and tooling, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet customer demands.

The role requires 8 years of fixture/tooling design experience, strong machining/welding knowledge, and proficiency with GD&T (ASME Y14.5). You’ll work with quality and engineering to release designs to manufacturing.