Design Engineer I - Jigs and Fixtures

Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004, headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.
Raymond, OH, USA
Entry-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
1+ year of experience
Automotive

Description For Design Engineer I - Jigs and Fixtures

Goken America, headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, is an Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We are seeking a Design Engineer I for Jigs and Fixtures to support Prototype Fabrication Teams. This role involves engineering design and development of Jigs/Fixtures used for holding vehicle parts/assemblies during processes such as weld, paint, assembly, and testing.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and supporting engineering design activities for Jigs/Fixtures in Prototype Vehicle Assembly
  • Developing components from scratch using 3-D modeling software
  • Understanding Vehicle Body-in-white (BIW) part construction
  • Supporting development groups with fixturing, test equipment, or prototyping needs
  • Creating part specifications and BOMs
  • Analyzing and resolving problems with moderate guidance

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, or Automotive Engineering
  • 1+ years of industry experience in Automotive Design for Body-In-White (BIW)/Sheetmetal/Machining parts
  • Experience with Jigs/Fixtures used in Prototype Vehicle Assembly (preferred)
  • Understanding of DFM, DFA, and GD&T
  • 2+ years of experience using CATIA V5 (CATIA V6 preferred)
  • Strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office

Goken America offers an excellent benefits package, one month of paid time off per year, and a competitive compensation plan. We also provide relocation assistance, temporary housing, and visa support when applicable. Join us in our mission to foster greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and impact in our communities.

Last updated 5 days ago

Responsibilities For Design Engineer I - Jigs and Fixtures

  • Lead and support engineering design activities for Jigs/Fixtures in Prototype Vehicle Assembly
  • Develop components from scratch using 3-D modeling software
  • Understand Vehicle Body-in-white (BIW) part construction, datums, and weld information
  • Support development groups with fixturing, test equipment, or prototyping needs
  • Analyze and resolve problems with moderate level of guidance
  • Create part specification requirements and BOM
  • Negotiate with surrounding component business units and suppliers
  • Improve product and/or processes using best practices
  • Search for ways to increase efficiency and reduce costs
  • Travel to client sites as required

Requirements For Design Engineer I - Jigs and Fixtures

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, or Automotive Engineering
  • 1+ years of industry experience in Automotive Design for Body-In-White (BIW)/Sheetmetal/Machining parts
  • Understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturing), DFA (Design for Assembly) and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
  • 2+ years of experience using CATIA V5 (CATIA V6 preferred)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in MS office

Benefits For Design Engineer I - Jigs and Fixtures

  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Temporary housing
  • Visa support

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