Manufacturing Design Engineer Metal Fabrication

Manufacturing Design Engineer - Metal Fabrication Qualdoc - 5.0 Newport News, VA Job Details Temp-to-hire From $30 an hour 1 hour ago Qualifications Sheet metal fabrication CAD design (engineering design task) Manufacturing facility Bachelor's degree in engineering Geometry Full Job Description Manufacturing Design Engineer -

Metal Fabrication Location:

Newport News, VA Employment Type:

Full-Time \u007

C Contract-to-Permanent Shift:

Day Shift \u007C 7:00 AM - 3:30

PM EST Compensation:

Starting at $30/hour+, depending on experience About the Role A growing manufacturing operation is seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer to support sheet metal fabrication and production engineering activities. This position will work closely with manufacturing personnel, engineering staff, and project stakeholders to improve production flow, support CNC operations, and optimize product designs for fabrication. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering within a fast-paced industrial environment. Primary Responsibilities Develop and revise mechanical designs for sheet metal manufacturing applications Support CNC programming activities for fabrication equipment including laser systems, turret punches, press brakes, and panel bending machinery Review product designs and identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, efficiency, and production cost Assist with troubleshooting fabrication and production issues on the manufacturing floor Maintain engineering documentation, drawing revisions, and change management records Coordinate with internal departments regarding design updates, production requirements, and engineering support needs Participate in process improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and workflow optimization Provide technical support to manufacturing teams as needed Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline Experience using CAD software in a manufacturing or fabrication environment Solid understanding of geometry, measurements, and engineering calculations Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Effective verbal and written communication skills Comfortable working in a deadline-driven manufacturing setting Interest in sheet metal fabrication processes and CNC manufacturing technologies Preferred Experience SolidWorks experience preferred Exposure to CNC programming or fabrication equipment is a plus Prior experience in sheet metal manufacturing environments preferred Familiarity with production-focused engineering and design-for-manufacturing principles Work Environment This position is based within an active manufacturing facility and involves regular interaction with engineering personnel, production teams, and fabrication equipment operators. Candidates should be comfortable supporting operations in a collaborative, fast-moving environment. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.