What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer- Level II position at PCC Talent Acquisition Portal?
Position Summary:
Level Two: Develops process plans and designs for the manufacture of our parts and tools under direct supervision.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Transfers customer data sets and generate drawings for estimates using CAD tools and other available software.
- Creates forging drawings and 3D models from customer drawings and models using CAD tools.
- Creates drawings and 3D models necessary for the manufacture of the dies and forging tools using the CAD tools and instruction from the supervising engineer.
- Performs area, volume and weight calculations using CAD tools.
- Set up and run simulations to test forging process concepts using simulation software.
- Creates detailed operation sequence and Standard Work documentation necessary for the production process per the process information provided by the supervising engineer.
- Develops a general knowledge of the concepts and standards used in part and process design with attention to potential lack of fill, defect formation, mismatch and die failure.
- Develops a general knowledge of the techniques, hardware and software used to inspect forgings and dies.
- Performs simple inspection procedures to dimensionally check dies and forgings.
- Any other duties assigned.
Required Skills:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, blueprints and specifications. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of supervisors and managers and shop personnel.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- A wide range of engineering knowledge with an emphasis on mechanics, materials, machining methods, mathematics and physics.
Experience & Education
- Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or a minimum of five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with forging and/or other related manufacturing processes is desired. CATIA & GD&T experience is highly desired.
Language Ability:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.