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.

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.

• 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

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• 3–5 years of experience in mechanical design
• Strong grounding in metal stamping processes, sheet metal design guidelines, and DFM
• Proficiency 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

• 3D Modeling: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor
• 2D Drawings and CAD/CAM toolsets
• PLM: Autodesk Vault or equivalent

• Team-oriented, family-like culture committed to your growth
• Investment in automation and modern manufacturing capabilities
• Opportunities to lead launches and drive meaningful improvements

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.