Sheet Metal Engineer

DMI Manufacturing; Emmaus (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Dmiparts, a precision metal fabrication and machining firm in Emmaus, PA, seeks a hands-on Process Engineer to own laser and press brake production. You will nest and program laser jobs, select tooling, and sequence bends to minimize waste while meeting print specs.

You will work on the shop floor, solving problems at the machine, and may run the laser or press brake as needed. Strong CAD/CAM and Lean skills are required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on laser experience with fiber laser—set up, load programs, run jobs, troubleshoot cut quality.
• Hands-on press brake experience—set up, tooling selection, sequencing bends, forming parts to print.
• Sheet metal process experience in a fabrication shop; establish or improve processes.
• Laser nesting and offline programming (PEP Technologies, Striker, DiamondBend or similar).
• CAD/CAM proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD or equivalent.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T; strong math skills.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge, root-cause analysis, and CAPA/ corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Nest parts in PEP Technologies and Striker; optimize cutting sequences to reduce waste.
• Program bends; select tooling and fixtures based on geometry and material.
• Review designs with customer engineers and quoting team for manufacturability.
• Build production job packets in Fulcrum Pro; add manufacturing details to routings.
• Design fixtures and modify sheet metal parts; create fixtures for welding and downstream processes.
• Own quality: inspect to print, drive NCRs/CAPAs, perform root cause analysis.
• Write standard work: procedures and process documentation.
• Apply lean principles to reduce waste and setup time; evaluate new tech and materials.
• Operate or step in on fiber laser/press brake as needed; maintain safe, clean area.

Skills

Hands-on laser experience

Hands-on press brake experience

Sheet metal process experience

Programming skills (laser nesting, PP)

CAD/CAM skills

Print reading & GD&T

Problem solving & lean manufacturing

Ability to run laser/press brake when/

Education

Degree in manufacturing/mechanical/industrial engineering

Tools

PEP Technologies

Striker

DiamondBend

Fulcrum Pro ERP

Faro Arm

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Job description:We’re a precision metal fabrication and machining company specializing in laser cutting, machining, and rapid prototyping, and a premier supplier of tooling and components for advanced aerospace programs. We’re headquartered in Emmaus, PA, with a second facility in Brownsville, TX. If you want your work to help shape the future of flight and exploration, we want to hear from you.About the RoleWe’re looking for a hands-on Process Engineer to own production of every part that comes out of our laser and press brake departments in Emmaus. You’ll nest and program laser jobs, select tooling and sequence bends, build job packets, and work with quoting, customers, and the shop floor to get parts right the first time with less scrap and setup time. This is a shop-floor engineering role, not a desk job. You’ll solve problems at the machine and step in to run the laser and press brake when production needs it.Hands-on fiber laser AND press brake experience is required. Applicants without direct, hands-on experience running both machines will not be considered.Schedule & LocationFull-time, 1st shift, on-site at:Emmaus, PA (Headquarters)What You’ll BringRequiredHands-on laser experience (REQUIRED). You’ve personally set up and run a fiber laser cutting machine, including loading programs, running jobs, and troubleshooting cut quality.Hands-on press brake experience (REQUIRED). You’ve personally set up and run a press brake, including selecting tooling, sequencing bends, and forming parts to print.Sheet metal process experience. You’ve developed or improved manufacturing processes in a sheet metal fabrication shop.Programming skills. Laser nesting and press brake offline programming (PEP Technologies, Striker, DiamondBend, or similar).CAD/CAM skills. Proficient in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar.Print reading and math. Strong math skills, and you can read engineering drawings and GD&T.Problem solving. Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, and corrective action.Nice to HaveDegree in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering, or equivalent experienceMitsubishi press brake and DiamondBend experienceFulcrum Pro or similar ERP experience, including NCR and CAPA reportingFaro Arm or other portable CMM experienceWeld fixture design experienceAerospace, defense, or tight-tolerance experienceForklift certificationWhat You’ll DoNest. Nest parts in PEP Technologies and Striker, and set cutting sequences to maximize material use and minimize waste.Program bends. Select press brake tooling and fixtures based on part geometry and material, and program bend sequences in DiamondBend.Review designs. Work with customer engineers and our quoting team to confirm manufacturability and flag challenges early.Build job packets. Add manufacturing details to part routings and build production job packets in Fulcrum Pro.Design fixtures. Create and modify sheet metal parts and tooling in CAD, and design fixtures for welding and downstream processes.Own quality. Inspect parts to print (using the Faro Arm as needed), lead root cause analysis, and close out NCRs and CAPAs.Write standard work. Develop and maintain work instructions, procedures, and process documentation.Improve the process. Apply lean principles to cut waste and setup time, and evaluate new technologies, equipment, and materials.Run the machines. Step in on the fiber laser or press brake when production needs it, and keep the area clean and safe.Physical Requirements & Work EnvironmentSit or stand for long periods, moving between the office and the shop floor throughout the dayWork in a loud shop environment while wearing required PPEOperate a forklift, press brake, and fiber laser as neededWork around dogs on siteCompensation & BenefitsPay is based on your experience. Our benefits include:Health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with 3% company matchProfit sharingPaid time offTeam-building outings twice a yearBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceYou should be proficient in:Laser CuttingPress BrakeSheet MetalMachines & technologies you'll use:CNC Laser Cutter (Mitsubishi)Press Brake (Amada)CAD Software (AutoCAD, Solidworks)CAM Software