Mechanical Design Engineer

IFab Corporation • Gastonia, NC

86d

About The Position

The position involves designing, validating, and documenting devices, tooling, and assembly/inspection fixtures to ensure manufacturability, ergonomics, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards within the APQP and PPAP framework. This role supports production and painting processes at Ifab.

Requirements

• Technical, technological, or professional degree in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 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).
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (3D modeling, assemblies, sheet metal, weldments, drawings).
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree