Metal Stamping Product Development Engineer

Metal Stamping Product Development Engineer Build products that move industry forward. Phoenix Stamping designs and manufactures sheet metal and rod components for customers across North America from our Atlanta, GA;
Fort Wayne, IN; and Fort Worth, TX facilities. We’re a growing team with a simple promise:
Customers first, employees always.

Role Snapshot

Reports to:

Design Engineering Manager Own the technical path from concept through launch. You’ll evaluate customer designs, create robust 3D models, design production tooling and check fixtures, and ensure first-time-right launches through APQP, GD&T, and rigorous validation.

What You’ll Own Advanced part quality planning (APQP) participation and leadership

Evaluation of part samples and customer documentation for critical characteristics/function

Creation of 3D part models to support upstream/downstream design data needs

Design of tooling and check fixtures for reliable manufacturing

Generation of part, tooling, and fixture documentation for internal/external use Creation and maintenance of ERP part data supporting production

First article validation to approved design

Tolerance stack-up analysis and full GD&T compliance

Prototype development with oversight of testing and validation processes

Project launch leadership from start to completion

Concept development that turns innovative ideas into practical engineering solutions

Proactive design improvements for manufacturability, repeatability, and cost

On-time introduction of new product designs to the production floor

Participation in Engineering Design Reviews and Project Status Meetings Adherence to Phoenix Stamping Design and Drawing manuals

Investigation, coordination, and completion of engineering change requests

Active support of manufacturing using Kata and related continuous improvement methods

Monitoring of emerging technologies and industry trends; lead R&D efforts

QualificationsB.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology3–5+ years of experience in mechanical design

Strong grounding in metal stamping processes, sheet metal design guidelines, and DFMProficiency with Autodesk Inventor (or comparable 3D CAD) and Autodesk Vault (or similar PLM)
Excellent verbal/written communication;
Microsoft Office proficiency

Self-directed, organized, collaborative, customer-focused, accountable

Willing to work hands-on on the shop floor

Competent in GD&T, CAD/CAM, blueprint reading, and core mechanical design

Technologies You’ll Use3D Modeling:
AutoCAD, Solid Works, Autodesk Inventor2D Drawings and CAD/CAM toolsetsPLM:
Autodesk Vault or equivalent

Why Phoenix Stamping?

Team-oriented, family-like culture committed to your growth

Investment in automation and modern manufacturing capabilities

Opportunities to lead launches and drive meaningful improvements

Additional Information Phoenix Stamping Group, LLC offers a drug-free work place along with a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer (EEO), dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identityor national origin and in compliance with ADAAA.