Sheet Metal Manufacturing Engineer

Dawson Metal Company, Inc.; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fabrication firm in Jamestown, NY, is seeking a skilled design engineer who will work under the leadership of the Senior Engineer. Candidates should be adept in SolidWorks and have substantial manufacturing experience, particularly in sheet metal and CNC environments. The role involves designing custom parts and ensuring compliance with industry standards while optimizing manufacturing processes. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $65,000 to $80,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing with a background in fabrication and CNC environments.
• 2 years of experience with sheet metal is required.
• Candidate must be proficient in MRP and MS Office software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design new and custom parts in SolidWorks or Inventor.
• Optimize cost-effectiveness of manufacturing methods.
• Generate assembly models and drawings for mechanical assemblies.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in SolidWorks

Proficiency in Inventor

Sheet metal development

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Job description

Objective: Under the leadership of the Senior Engineer and Senior Vice President of Engineering, the candidate must be able to design new and custom parts in SolidWorks/Inventor and methodize the manufacturing process. The candidate should be knowledgeable in drafting disciplines including revision control, manufacturing tolerances, welding symbols, and the cost of manufacturing methods. The candidate must also be able to work closely with sales representatives and cover the role of a sales engineer to provide our customers with accurate and timely quotes.

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing with a background in fabrication and CNC environments
• Sheet metal: 2 years (Required)
• Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
• AutoCAD: 5 years
• SolidWorks or Inventor: 5 years

Job Requirements:

• Must be proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, or another brand of 3D CAD software
• Will need working knowledge of sheet metal development and/or manufacturing/fabrication techniques
• Proficient in MRP and MS Office software platforms
• Strong organizational skills
• Good administrative, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to work as an individual contributor and a team player
• Reliable, good work ethic, and high integrity

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• New and custom parts need to be designed in SolidWorks or Inventor
• Design new products and redesign existing sheet metal parts
• Optimize cost-effectiveness of manufacturing methods
• Understand the theory of flat pattern layout and use our 3D CAD software to create sheet metal parts and reverse-engineered components as needed
• Generate assembly models and drawings for mechanical assemblies
• Troubleshoot problems in the manufacturing of sheet metal parts
• The ability to design welding fixtures is a plus
• Review all product requirements to ensure full compliance with the company’s capabilities, industry standards, and best practices
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Pay Range

• $65,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year – Based on experience

For more information, contact our human resources representative:

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716-664-3815