Manufacturing Design Engineer Job at Owings Patterns in Sellersburg

Design Engineer

Owings Patterns currently seeks a qualified individual for the position of a Tooling Design Engineer. Owings Patterns designs tooling for, and production runs of thermoformed plastic parts. We serve many different industries including packaging, automotive, heavy truck and appliance, among several others, and focus primarily on customers within a 300-mile radius.  Owings Patterns is a solution-centric engineering, concept to production manufacturer, and appreciates value-added relationships with our customers, community, and employees.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Utilize Solid Works to Develop Model/Molds and 2D Drawings for Tooling & Mechanical Parts

·        Tool Fabrication of Designed Thermoforming and CNC Router Tooling

·        Utilize CAM Software to Develop CNC Tool Paths

·        Technical Support to Quality Team and Support ISO Processes

·        Initiate/Support Engineering Change Order Process

·        Initiate Planning with Production Team for Prototype and Pilot Runs

·        Drive Process Improvement/Continuous Improvement

·        Demonstrate Excellent Project Management Skills Thru:

·   Detailed Planning

·   Time Management

·   Progress Tracking

·   Team Collaboration

·   Communication Skills

·   Use of ERP System

Skills and Qualifications:

·        Ability to use standard 3D part and tool modeling software, ie. SolidWorks

·        Ability to use CAM software, ie. SurfCam, WorkNC

·        Adaptability and reliability

·        Knowledge of the mechanics of thermoforming and CNC router operations

·        Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities

Experience and Education

·        Plastic Injection Molding and/or Thermoforming Tool Design Experience

·        (5) years Machinist Experience with CAM and/or G Code Programming Experience Preferred

·        (Preferred) Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) and Minimum of Three (3) Years of Experience

OR

·        (Preferred) Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) and Minimum of Five (5) Years of Experience

·        Salary Range: $75k-$80k

Owings Patterns offer benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation and 401k matching.

Our work schedule is a 40-hour week, 7:00am-3:30pm with a half hour lunch, Monday – Friday.