Tooling or Fixture Design Engineer

Amaze Systems; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amaze Systems seeks an experienced engineer to design automotive chassis components, leveraging CATIA V6 and GD&T. You will work on suspension, subframes, engine mounts, wheels, brakes, and related parts with emphasis on robust modeling and manufacturability.

You will collaborate with design and test engineers and suppliers, evaluate proposals, report results, and manage multiple projects to meet development schedules while preparing technical documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related engineering/design experience.
• Automotive component design and development experience.
• Strong solid modeling capability.
• Understanding of design intent and robust modeling practices.
• Ability to create and interpret 2D engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Ability to independently analyze technical problems and work collaboratively with engineering teams and suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive chassis components (suspension/steering, subframes, engine mounts, wheels, brakes, fuel/exhaust).
• Develop robust 3D designs using CATIA V6.
• Create and interpret 2D engineering drawings.
• Apply working knowledge of GD&T and design-for-manufacturability principles.
• Collaborate with design engineers, test engineers, and suppliers to analyze and resolve technical issues.
• Evaluate technical proposals and communicate engineering recommendations.
• Interpret basic CAE results, including stiffness and natural-frequency analysis.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while supporting established development schedules.
• Prepare technical documentation, communicate research, and test results.

Skills

Engineering experience

Solid modeling

2D drawings

GD&T

Team collaboration

Education

BS or MS in engineering

Tools

CATIA V6

Job description

Requires a BS or MS in engineering. All the skills and abilities of Engineer L1. Additionally, must be proficient in technical writing and possess computer skills for scientific and technical applications. Must be able to proficiently handle multiple projects and develop analytical procedures. Work with suppliers to assure parts/services are requested appropriately, evaluate technical proposals, and write technical reports. Make technical decisions with moderate supervision. Ability to report research and test results in various technical formats. Able to work with a team or on an individual basis to reach project goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop automotive chassis components, including suspension/steering, subframes, engine mounts, wheels, brakes, fuel/exhaust, and related components
• Develop robust 3D designs using CATIA V6
• Create and interpret 2D engineering drawings
• Apply working knowledge of GD&T and design-for-manufacturability principles
• Collaborate with design engineers, test engineers, and suppliers to analyze and resolve technical issues
• Evaluate technical proposals and communicate engineering recommendations
• Interpret basic CAE results, including stiffness and natural-frequency analysis
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while supporting established development schedules
• Prepare technical documentation, communicate research, and test results

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of related engineering/design experience
• Automotive component design and development experience
• Strong solid modeling capability
• Understanding of design intent and robust modeling practices
• Ability to create and interpret 2D engineering drawings
• Working knowledge of GD&T
• Strong understanding of design for manufacturability
• Ability to independently analyze technical problems and work collaboratively with engineering teams and suppliers
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• CATIA V6 surface-modeling experience
• Experience with suspension/steering components, subframes, engine mounts, wheels, brakes, fuel/exhaust systems, or similar chassis components
• Experience designing complex aluminum die-cast or stamped/welded structures
• Experience creating or interpreting basic CAE models/results