Sheet Metal Design Engineer & Training Specialist
231 TUS - TRUMPF, Inc.
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Job summary
TRUMPF Inc. in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Sheet Metal Design Specialist to deliver advanced design optimization and manufacturing techniques.
The role blends engineering, design, and hands-on tooling with strong instructional skills, serving customers across industries to maximize value from sheet metal solutions and TRUMPF capabilities. Travel up to 50% is expected, with opportunities to influence training programs, support applications engineering, and collaborate with Sales on new
Qualifications
- College degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or related engineering field.
- 2–3 years in sheet metal design/manufacturing or CAD/CAM programming.
- Proficiency with CAD/CAM tools; TRUMPF software experience preferred.
- Understanding of sheet metal machinery and laser cutting systems.
Responsibilities
- Consult with customers to define course content and optimization opportunities
- Coordinate scheduling, facilities, and materials
- Conduct internal and external courses on sheet metal optimization with professional demonstrations and presentations
- Customize content for customer-specific questions and deliver in English and multiple languages
- Create course documentation, assess effectiveness, and identify follow-up opportunities
- Provide advanced applications engineering using TRUMPF tools (TRUMPF software, CAD/CAM) for design optimization and machine programming
- Execute advanced programming (online/offline), create time studies and sample parts, and develop optimizations for cutting, punching, bending, and forming
- Conduct technical analysis of customer parts to identify efficiency improvements and determine proper tool selection
- Apply comprehensive knowledge of TRUMPF documentation and machine capabilities to solve complex challenges
- Provide ongoing technical support (phone/email) for applications and design questions
- Evaluate feedback, implement corrective measures, and maintain customer relationships through account management and events
- Conduct feasibility studies for new applications and manage production coordination with Sales
- Identify emerging training needs and develop new course concepts, tools, and documentation
- Train team members and colleagues on applications techniques, advanced programming, and design optimization
- Maintain and upgrade course infrastructure and stay current with industry trends
- Support sales teams with machine demonstrations, consultations, and targeted presentations at customer sites and trade shows
- Coordinate course offerings, acquire new customers, and assist Sales in identifying customer needs
- Advise departments on sheet metal developments and support production/quality optimization
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Job description
TRUMPF Inc. in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Sheet Metal Design Specialist to deliver advanced design optimization and manufacturing techniques.
The role blends engineering, design, and hands-on tooling with strong instructional skills, serving customers across industries to maximize value from sheet metal solutions and TRUMPF capabilities. Travel up to 50% is expected, with opportunities to influence training programs, support applications engineering, and collaborate with Sales on new
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