Forge Resources Group consists of six manufacturing facilities located throughout the Midwest, specializing in closed die forging, metal forming, & fabrication. We are looking for a Senior Design Engineer to work at our DeKalb, IL Corporate Office.
FRG Vision Statement
To continually offer our people development opportunities within a stable and safe workplace. We will continuously improve our capabilities to meet the on-going expectations of our customers. Our success affords us a significant marketplace position in which to continue our sustainable growth as a premier solutions provider.
Job Purpose:
The primary focus of the Senior Design Engineer will relate to new product development & implementation. This role will be responsible for working independently across all levels of the company and managing multiple different projects simultaneously. This individual will have previous experience in a fast-paced forging or metal working environment. Industry background & expertise are required to create a positive, immediate impact.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop & lead new designs for several new applications each year. Successfully manage implementation at several different work centers and facilities.
Collaborate with customers regarding new product design to develop manufacturing requirements. Identify manufacturing constraints upfront and provide solutions based on expertise.
Adapt & improve existing processes & tooling into new, different work centers to improve quality, efficiency, throughput, etc.
Generate clear and precise technical documentation, transforming complex technical data into comprehensible content for various organizational levels.
Collaborate directly with manufacturing and research teams to establish and clarify specifications focused on performance, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency.
Utilize advanced computer-assisted engineering and design tools to create tooling and execute detailed forging simulations.
Communicate effectively across all levels within the organization, maintaining clarity and persuasiveness in both favorable and challenging situations.
Troubleshoot & identify manufacturing issues with production and quality personnel in a manufacturing environment with minimal preparation.
Implement process improvements on existing products and processes.
Work in a team role within a project team to enhance capability & capacity through equipment installations, process improvements, automation, etc.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Expertise with 2D and 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
Proficiency in using forging or metal forming industry simulation software.
3 years of tool & die design experience within a forging or metal forming industry.
5 years of experience in forging or metal forming industries.
Profound knowledge of forging processes & equipment, and considerable experience with highly complex forgings
Expertise in at least one of the following processes: Hammer Forging, Press Forging, Upset Forging, Metal Forming, CNC Machining
Proficiency interpreting and creating technical drawings per ASME Y14.5-2018.
Experience reading, interpreting, and communicating technical specifications.
Strong understanding of common machining methods (milling, turning, EDM, welding, etc.)
Strong communications skills, specifically in technical writing
Experience working in a fast-paced, job shop, manufacturing environment.
Working Conditions:
Typical Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, M-F
Subject to exposure in manufacturing environments
Lifting and manipulating parts weighing up to 40 lbs.
Travel Required: typically, 1-2 times per week, within 1-1.5 hours of DeKalb, Il
Candidates must pass a pre-employment Drug Screen, physical and detailed background check. The Drug Screen includes screening for all drugs that are illegal under federal law, regardless of state or local ordinances.
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