Design Engineer

Full Job Description

With over 40 years of expe­ri­ence work­ing across mul­ti­ple indus­tries, Clark Fix­tures has become a leader in the qual­i­ty ver­i­fi­ca­tion indus­try. Our focus on qual­i­ty and cus­tomer ser­vice has helped us grow to serve clients around the world.

Clark Fix­tures uti­lizes CAD/CAM to design appro­pri­ate tool­ing around a cus­tomer’s prod­uct. With guid­ance from the Project Engineer (PE), the appro­pri­ate mate­r­i­al, design and fea­tures are brought togeth­er to ful­fill the needs of any giv­en project. As each design is com­plet­ed, it is reviewed and signed off and then put in a for­mat that can be emailed or uploaded to a secure site. Once these designs are approved by the cus­tomer, they are inte­grat­ed back into our pro­duc­tion process.

The Designer is responsible for completing 3D CAD design of production tooling and associated manufacturing drawings within established quality guidelines. Utilizing 3D parametric modeling techniques to provide efficient model design, and toolpath creation, the designer works with Project Engineers to solve design issues to provide a fixture that meets or exceeds the quality the customer is looking for, while still being functional and easy for the customer to use.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the Engineering Manager to produce jobs in a timely and efficient manner
• Serve as an effective communication link between the Project Engineering and Manufacturing departments
• Offer guidance and expertise to fellow team members
• Design fixtures utilizing PTC CREO according to customer’s requirements in timely fashion
• Input data on CAD, rotate for best possible machining possibilities.  Prepare Data Sheets and check for accuracy as per customer’s needs following appropriate General Procedures and Work Instructions
• Generate efficient CNC machine files using PTC CREO for 3-axis and 5-axis machines necessary to manufacture the fixture
• Supply detailed special instructions, if needed, in writing to various departments
• Write up requisitions for materials needed to complete fixture, place order with purchasing if needed, and specify delivery time
• Effectively communicate machining requirements to manufacturing personnel.
• Responsibility to review and verify designs after they are finished and before proceeding to production
• Produce wholly defined drawings of manufactured components and assemblies
• Manage a varied workload in an ever-changing environment
• Complete job binders with all information concerning the job, materials, problems, due/request dates, and any other pertinent information according to procedures

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial) or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of 3D CAD experience
• Minimum 2 years of 3D CAM experience
• Be able to read and comprehend blueprints, manufacturing documents, and toleranced drawings accurately
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Organizational and problem-solving skills are a necessity
• Professional knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T)
• Possess a positive professional attitude, as well as a willingness to learn
• Excellent time management with the ability to set and assign goals and priorities
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Requirements

• Familiarity and/or experience with PTC Creo/Pro-Engineer a plus
• Familiarity with PTC Creo model parameterization a plus
• Quality gauging fixture experience
• Experience with Microsoft office suite including excel, word, outlook, etc.
• Experience with Onsrud and/or Fanuc machine post processors

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• PTC Creo: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location