Design Engineer

About Us:

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality. 

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products. 

About the Opportunity:

As a Design (Tool & Die) Engineer, you will Analyze and develop tool and die designs for use in the manufacture of forged products (closed die – press forging) that meet all engineering and manufacturing objectives.

Location: Ben Arous, Tunisia

Responsibilities: 

• Provide forged part and tooling designs for both airfoil and non-airfoil products. Includes designing for all forge processes required (i.e. extrusion, upset, blocker/preform, final forge).
• Review design requirements with customer and Process Engineering to ensure all criteria is accurate and acceptable. 
• Create detailed CAD models and drawings for forged parts and tooling. 
• Evaluate die designs using DEFORM simulation software.
• Troubleshoot forge tooling problems and participate in new tooling development trials.
• Create CNC programs for machining forge die tooling. Work closely with tool room personnel to provide instructions and documentation.
• When required, provide design information and instruct outside vendors in matters of design 
• Lead new product launch and process/design improvement initiatives
• Support Tool Room, Quality Control, and Metrology with CAD modeling and dimensional layout assistance. 
• Interact with Process Engineering to provide part layouts for quoting and estimating new products.
• Participate in Kaizen and Continuous Improvement workshops both at Cleveland and other Pursuit Aerospace sites.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned by management.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering. 
• At least 5 years of tool and die design experience in the metal working industry. 
• At least 3 years of experience working in CAD or Siemens NX
• Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Tool and Die/Mold experience preferred. 
• Design knowledge specific to the forging industry is a plus.
• Understanding 3-D geometry related to complex surface definition.
• Working knowledge of 3D printing
• Experience with Polyworks and laser scanning.
• Working knowledge of CNC programming and machining principles.
• Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.