Sheet Metal Design Engineer — Hands-On SOLIDWORKS

Fenco Solutions; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenco Solutions in Louisville is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design sheet metal products and assemblies, providing hands-on engineering support to manufacturing and production. The ideal candidate combines SOLIDWORKS expertise with practical knowledge of fabrication, assembly, testing, and shop-floor support.

You will create 3D models and BOMs, apply DFM and GD&T, design for laser cutting, punching, bending, welding, and assembly, and work with cross-functional teams to resolve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of mechanical design or product engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency with SOLIDWORKS, including 3D modeling, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Experience designing sheet metal parts and assemblies for production.
• Working knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), GD&T, tolerances, and engineering drawing standards.
• Understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes, including laser cutting, punching, bending/forming, welding, and assembly.
• Experience creating and maintaining bills of materials (BOMs), engineering changes, and revision-controlled documentation.
• Strong mechanical problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with manufacturing, production, quality, suppliers, and other engineering team members.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop sheet metal products, assemblies, and components using SOLIDWORKS.
• Create and maintain detailed 3D models, assemblies, fabrication drawings, BOMs, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to develop cost-effective, reliable, and manufacturable designs.
• Design components for sheet metal manufacturing processes, including laser cutting, punching, bending/forming, welding, and assembly.
• Apply appropriate GD&T, tolerances, material specifications, and manufacturing standards to engineering drawings.
• Work directly with manufacturing, production, and quality personnel to resolve design, fabrication, assembly, and production issues.
• Support new product development from concept through prototype, testing, first article, manufacturing release, and production.
• Review existing products and designs to identify opportunities for cost reduction, improved manufacturability, quality, and product performance.
• Manage engineering changes and maintain accurate revision control of drawings, BOMs, and product documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and cross-functional problem-solving activities.
• Troubleshoot product and manufacturing issues using structured root-cause analysis and implement practical corrective solutions.
• Work with suppliers and internal manufacturing teams to resolve component, material, and fabrication issues.
• Provide timely technical support to production and quality personnel to minimize manufacturing delays and disruptions.
• Balance multiple engineering projects, production support needs, and changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Skills

Mechanical design

Root-cause analysis

Manufacturing floor experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

Job description

Fenco Solutions in Louisville is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design sheet metal products and assemblies, providing hands-on engineering support to manufacturing and production. The ideal candidate combines SOLIDWORKS expertise with practical knowledge of fabrication, assembly, testing, and shop-floor support.

You will create 3D models and BOMs, apply DFM and GD&T, design for laser cutting, punching, bending, welding, and assembly, and work with cross-functional teams to resolve