Manufacturing Design Engineer

Sacoma Specialty Products, LLC • Edinburgh, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a hands-on engineering position where you will work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to design fixtures, laser blanks, and tooling that support prototype, fabricated, and machined components. You will create 2D and 3D models, improve manufacturing methods, and support new customer projects, developing practical engineering solutions. The role involves problem-solving, collaborating with production floor personnel, and continuously improving manufacturing processes. You will spend time in both the engineering office and the manufacturing environment, working alongside skilled fabricators, machinists, and production teams. This role is ideal for someone motivated by variety, who enjoys taking initiative, and wants to be part of a growing manufacturing team where their ideas and technical expertise are valued.

Requirements

• Associate degree (minimum two-year technical degree) in a related technical field.
• Minimum of three years of design experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CAD software; AutoCAD and Creo preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience creating shop drawings and working with document libraries.
• Knowledge of welding and metal fabrication standards.
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), including the ability to interpret and apply it.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with metal forming and stamping die design is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design fixtures, laser blanks, and dies for processing prototype, fabricated, and machined parts.
• Create 2D and 3D models, assemblies, bills of material (BOMs), and shop drawings using AutoCAD and Creo.
• Assist with project estimating and customer quoting.
• Evaluate existing designs for cost reduction opportunities and implement more efficient manufacturing methods.
• Perform engineering calculations to support material sizing and selection.
• Analyze designs to ensure internal and external standards are met, including calculations, forces, and loads.
• Assist in developing and maintaining company design standards to streamline engineering processes.
• Spend time in the manufacturing and prototyping areas supporting engineering projects.
• Interact effectively with manufacturing personnel, supervisors, managers, customers, and other departments.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to perform assigned work with minimal direction.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Weekly pay
• Quarterly bonus opportunities
• Climate-controlled manufacturing facility
• Unlimited employee referral bonus program
• Stable, growing company with long-term career opportunities
• Collaborative engineering environment where you'll work closely with manufacturing teams
• Opportunity to work on a variety of prototype, fabricated, and machined components

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree