Manufacturing Design Engineer – Metal Fabrication

Qualdoc • Newport News, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

A growing manufacturing operation is seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer to support sheet metal fabrication and production engineering activities. This position will work closely with manufacturing personnel, engineering staff, and project stakeholders to improve production flow, support CNC operations, and optimize product designs for fabrication. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering within a fast-paced industrial environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Experience using CAD software in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Solid understanding of geometry, measurements, and engineering calculations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable working in a deadline-driven manufacturing setting
• Interest in sheet metal fabrication processes and CNC manufacturing technologies

Nice To Haves

• SolidWorks experience preferred
• Exposure to CNC programming or fabrication equipment is a plus
• Prior experience in sheet metal manufacturing environments preferred
• Familiarity with production-focused engineering and design-for-manufacturing principles

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise mechanical designs for sheet metal manufacturing applications
• Support CNC programming activities for fabrication equipment including laser systems, turret punches, press brakes, and panel bending machinery
• Review product designs and identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, efficiency, and production cost
• Assist with troubleshooting fabrication and production issues on the manufacturing floor
• Maintain engineering documentation, drawing revisions, and change management records
• Coordinate with internal departments regarding design updates, production requirements, and engineering support needs
• Participate in process improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and workflow optimization
• Provide technical support to manufacturing teams as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level