Tool & Design Engineer I

About the role

Develops and designs a variety of tools, machinery and equipment, such as shaping and cutting tools, dies, gauges and fixtures, for manufacturing and experimental purposes. Consults with plant and manufacturing personnel to determine tool specifications and requirements. Evaluates tools and machinery to improve quality and performance.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops tools and machinery used to facilitate and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Reviews product design and build requirements to determine tooling concepts, design options, testing plans, and specifications.
• Develops designs for fixtures, jigs, gauges, cutting and forming tools, carts, racks, and other items to support production.
• Utilizes Computer-Aided Design (CAD) to create accurate, complete, and concise design models and documentation to fabricate tools.
• Estimates costs, resource requirements, and materials required for tools.
• May manage the sourcing, quoting, or procurement of purchased tools.

Requirements

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 0-3 years' experience
• Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Technical Expertise
• 3D Modeling
• Design Review
• Failure Analysis
• Functional Requirements
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Manufacturing Process Engineering
• Rapid Prototyping
• Statistical Process Control
• Test Plans
• Industry Standards
• Production Tools
• Tooling
• CAD Software

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 25% travel likely.