Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Design & Manufacturing Engineer with expertise in design & manufacturing high volume automotive components . The ideal candidate will leverage strong SolidWorks skills to create detailed 3D models, drawings, and tooling designs, while also optimizing stamping operations for manufacturability, quality, and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive (Class 8 trucks) exhaust components with the combination of stamped and sheet metal parts, necessary jigs, fixtures and dies for high volume production.
• Generate detailed engineering drawings and drafting packages compliant with GD&T standards.
• Conduct forming and stamping simulations (e.g., AutoForm, PAM-STAMP, or similar) to validate designs and optimize processes.
• Review customer part designs and provide input for manufacturability and cost reduction.
• Support prototype builds, production trials, and new product launches.
• Collaborate with tooling suppliers and internal teams to ensure proper design execution.
• Troubleshoot production issues through root cause analysis and implement engineering countermeasures.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including work instructions, BOMs, and process sheets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce scrap, and improve product quality.
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards (IATF 16949, ISO, OEM requirements).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline .
• 5+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing engineering (stamping focus).
• Strong design and drafting skills , including 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (design, assemblies, and drafting).
• Hands-on experience with metal stamping processes (progressive, transfer, or tandem dies).
• Experience with simulation tools for forming and stamping (AutoForm, PAM-STAMP, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, DFMEA/PFMEA, PPAP, and APQP.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with tooling design for high-volume automotive applications.
• Familiarity with machining, welding, or robotic automation.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Prior experience with Tier-1 automotive suppliers or OEMs.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hands-on involvement with advanced stamping and design technologies.
• Career growth opportunities in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

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