What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer position at IFab Corporation?
Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Design Engineer to join our team at IFAB, a leading provider of metal fabrication services. As a Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing metal components, assemblies, and products that align with customer requirements and manufacturing capabilities. The role involves close collaboration with the production team to ensure the designs are feasible, cost-effective, and meet all quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Design & Development:
Required Qualifications:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Design Engineer to join our team at IFAB, a leading provider of metal fabrication services. As a Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing metal components, assemblies, and products that align with customer requirements and manufacturing capabilities. The role involves close collaboration with the production team to ensure the designs are feasible, cost-effective, and meet all quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Design & Development:
- Design, model, and prototype metal products using CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
- Develop detailed drawings, including technical specifications, tolerances, and material requirements.
- Create 3D models and simulations to assess functionality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Work closely with the manufacturing and production teams to ensure designs are practical and can be produced efficiently in the shop.
- Liaise with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and clarify design specifications.
- Provide support to production teams during the fabrication process by troubleshooting design issues or modifications as required.
- Recommend appropriate materials and fabrication methods (e.g., welding, cutting, stamping, CNC machining) based on product requirements and design considerations.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to determine the best manufacturing processes that minimize cost while ensuring product quality.
- Conduct design reviews, simulations, and testing to validate product functionality and performance.
- Address design flaws, making necessary adjustments to improve functionality, ease of manufacturing, or cost.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design files, drawings, and revisions.
- Provide regular progress reports and updates on design status to the project management team.
- Suggest and implement design improvements to increase efficiency, reduce material waste, or enhance product durability.
- Stay updated on the latest trends in metal fabrication technologies and materials to introduce innovative solutions into designs.
- Design, model, and prototype metal products using CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
- Develop detailed drawings, including technical specifications, tolerances, and material requirements.
- Create 3D models and simulations to assess functionality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Work closely with the manufacturing and production teams to ensure designs are practical and can be produced efficiently in the shop.
- Liaise with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and clarify design specifications.
- Provide support to production teams during the fabrication process by troubleshooting design issues or modifications as required.
- Recommend appropriate materials and fabrication methods (e.g., welding, cutting, stamping, CNC machining) based on product requirements and design considerations.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to determine the best manufacturing processes that minimize cost while ensuring product quality.
- Conduct design reviews, simulations, and testing to validate product functionality and performance.
- Address design flaws, making necessary adjustments to improve functionality, ease of manufacturing, or cost.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design files, drawings, and revisions.
- Provide regular progress reports and updates on design status to the project management team.
- Suggest and implement design improvements to increase efficiency, reduce material waste, or enhance product durability.
- Stay updated on the latest trends in metal fabrication technologies and materials to introduce innovative solutions into designs.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- Proven experience (2 years) in design engineering within a metal fabrication or manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar tools).
- Strong knowledge of metal materials and fabrication processes (welding, cutting, stamping, bending, etc.).
- Designing fixtures and tooling for metal companies, with a focus on sheet metal parts, stamping, and machining.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and their limitations.
- Proficiency in blueprint reading and interpreting GD&T notes.
- Solid Works expertise.
- Experience with product design lifecycle, from concept through to production and testing.
- Understanding of engineering principles, technical specifications, and quality standards in metal manufacturing.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities.
- Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for stress testing and design validation.
- Experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) tools.
- Knowledge of welding codes and standards (e.g., AWS, ASME).
- Office and manufacturing environment.
- Occasional site visits and travel may be required.
- Flexible working hours based on project needs.
