Mechanical Design Engineer
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. Requirements:
- 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 SolidWorks (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 SolidWorks 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
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