A Sheet Metal Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing sheet metal components and assemblies for various industries, such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing. They use CAD software to create detailed designs, ensuring manufacturability, structural integrity, and cost efficiency. Their role involves material selection, tolerance analysis, and collaboration with production teams to refine and improve designs. Additionally, they must consider factors like bending, welding, and forming processes to create functional and reliable components.