Design Engineer

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Design Engineer is responsible for designing and detailing molds and fixtures as well as creating a mold design that can be efficiently and cost effectively manufactured. This position will support our ADDMAN Metals Division

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Create CAD designs for mold tools from customer part files
• Ensure mold tool designs are able to be manufactured and assembled, as well as being functional, and durable
• Support customer engineers with part design advice, approach strategies, CAD suggestions, and material recommendations
• Work with vendors to source raw materials, hardware, and components
• Communicate with customers, vendors, management, and machinists at a high level via email, telephone, and in-person meetings
• Aid mold techs in troubleshooting mold issues and develop fixes to issues as they arise
• Work with precision inspection equipment to measure parts and ensure conformance to customer requirements
• Perform mechanical design calculations and data analysis when required
• Copy and archive engineering prints/files
• Assists in quoting tools
• Communicates with outside customers
• Complete and distribute material lists/designs
• Housekeeping in engineering office
• Occasional work in Tool Room and ordering supplies/materials when needed
• Specify tooling materials
• Read and understand blueprints and drawings
• Has a basic understanding of machining operations
• Utilize six-sigma quality tools, when appropriate, to define, measure, analyze, improve and control processes and outcomes.
• Responsible to maintain & support processes, procedures & K.P.I.’s owned by your position.
• Review of all procedures related to your job per “HR LG 01 Training Matrix”
• Completion within time stated of all training required by Job Description in “HR LG 01 Training Matrix”
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Follow all Company policies and procedures.

Note: This is not an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities

Requirements

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of 3-D CAD software (solid modeling)
• Good communication skills 
• Good math skills
• Good computer skills
• Ability to coordinate well with others

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (Postgraduate work a plus)
• Familiarity with mechanical detail drawings, GD&T, and tolerance standards
• Previous demonstrable mold design experience
• Previous machining experience
• Good communication skills, and the ability to explain complicated concepts in simpler ways
• Proactive, with the ability to show initiative taking on tasks and projects
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Background in detailing and design

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The performance of this position will require exposure to the manufacturing areas where all areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe shoes, and other mandatory safety equipment.
• For the most part, ambient temperatures with typical plant lighting and manufacturing equipment are present throughout the facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sit or stand as needed.
• Walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day.
• Reaching above shoulder height, below the waist, or lifting as required to reach documents or store materials throughout the workday.
• Proper lifting techniques required.
• Ability and comfortability to work in small confine spaces while following proper safety protocol. 
• Ability to accomplish the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

SAFETY AND POLICY PRACTICES:

Each employee must be knowledgeable of standard safety policies and procedures and adhere to the same while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognizing the Company’s need to achieve its business objectives. Each employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION:

ADDMAN Engineering is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. All terms and conditions of employment will be administered without regard to an individual’s sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

NOTE: This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time, and the employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. ADDMAN Engineering reserves the right to add, delete or modify these duties and responsibilities at its discretion. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employment is at-will, and nothing in this job description is intended to create or imply a contractual relationship or alter the at-will status of the employee.