Mechanical Design Engineer at IFab Corporation Gastonia, NC

Mechanical Design Engineer job at IFab Corporation. Gastonia, NC

Design, validate, and document devices, tooling, and assembly/inspection fixtures, ensuring manufacturability, ergonomics, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards within the APQP and PPAP framework, to support production and painting processes at Ifab.

• Education: Technical, technological, or professional degree in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing, or related field. Engineering degree is not required if candidate has equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in tooling, fixtures, or device design for the automotive or metalworking industry. Proven experience with manufacturing processes: laser cutting, press brake/bending, stamping, cutting, piercing, MIG/projection/spot welding, mechanical assemblies, and painting (ecoat/powder coat).
• Software: Proficiency in Solid Works (3D modeling, assemblies, sheet metal, weldments, drawings).
• Technical Knowledge: Design of devices and fixtures in sheet metal (non-machined).
• Advanced blueprint interpretation: symbols, GD&T; dimensional and geometric tolerances.
• Fundamentals of assembly and inspection fixture design. Principles of DFM (Design for Manufacturing). Knowledge of APQP and PPAP requirements for new product development.
• Languages :
  Technical English required;
  Spanish is desirable.

• Design fixtures, devices, and tooling in Solid Works ensuring manufacturability, ergonomics, and safety.
• Prepare complete technical drawings with correct specifications, symbols, and tolerances.
• Ensure designs are compatible with Ifab’s manufacturing processes (laser, press brake, welding, painting, etc.).
• Apply DFM principles in all design projects.
• Support APQP and PPAP activities related to new product development.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and quality to validate and adjust designs on the shop floor.
• Document designs following internal procedures and customer standards.
• Propose design improvements that optimize costs, quality, and production time.

• Teamwork and collaboration with multidisciplinary areas.
• Technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in drawings and models.
• Ability to manage projects with minimal supervision.
• Open to learning: willingness to learn new methodologies and tools.
• Effective oral and written communication with internal and external stakeholders