Mechanical Design Engineer

IFab Corporation
Gastonia, NC
Job Mission:
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.
Responsibilities:
  • 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.
Competencies:
  • 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

Posted 2025-10-08

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