Manufacturing Design Engineer – Metal Fabrication

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Manufacturing Design Engineer – Metal Fabrication Location: Newport News,

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EngineeringManufacturing Design Engineer

Location: Newport News, VA
Employment Type: Full-Time | Contract-to-Permanent
Shift: Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM EST
Compensation: Starting at $30/hour+, depending on experience

About the Role

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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.

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

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

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

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.