New 
Design Engineer
 QPS Employment Group | |
70,000
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 United States, Wisconsin, Port Washington | |
 Mar 05, 2026 | |
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Position Title: Design Engineer
Wage: Based on Experience Our recruiting firm is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization in Port Washington, WI to identify an experienced Design Engineer with a strong background in metal stamping, fabrication, and tooling design. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity with a stable employer that offers hands-on engineering work, collaborative culture, and long-term career potential. Position Overview: The Design Engineer will support both new and existing products by developing tooling, fixtures, gages, and manufacturing components used in a high-precision stamping and fabrication environment. This individual will work closely with internal engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure robust designs and manufacturable solutions. Design Engineer Responsibilities: - Interpret part prints, engineering changes, models and specifications - Design progressive metal stamping and slide-forming tools - Develop tools for sheet metal punching, forming, and fabrication processes - Create gages, staging fixtures and comparator traces for inspection support - Design assembly and welding fixtures to improve production accuracy and efficiency - Select materials based on customer prints and technical requirements - Maintain project timelines and communicate design progress - Provide feedback regarding tolerances, manufacturability and design improvements - Support engineering, tooling, and production teams during development and pilot builds - Participate in APQP activities throughout product launch - Assist with additional design needs as required Qualifications for Design Engineer: - Associate degree in Mechanical Design Engineering or a related technical field - At least two years of design experience and three years of experience in metal stamping, fabrication or manufacturing (or equivalent combination of education and experience) - Strong organization and documentation skills - Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite - Familiarity with Logopress3 and APQP processes is a plus - Strong understanding of tooling and metal fabrication processes - Ability to interpret complex technical drawings and requirements - Problem-solving mindset with the ability to support hands-on engineering functions - Collaborative working style with cross-functional teams - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-focused environment Why This Opportunity Stands Out: - Direct-hire role with a stable, reputable manufacturer - Opportunity to design a wide variety of tools and fixtures-not repetitive or monotonous - Strong internal engineering support and access to experienced tooling teams - Competitive compensation and full benefits package | |