Tool Designer

About the Role

Reporting to the Tool Room Manager in Mayville, this role involves designing production tooling and working on continuous improvement projects in the West Bend plant.

Responsibilities

• Design tools to make components per customer specifications, including arc weld fixtures, machine fixtures, assembly fixtures, assembly tools, brake press tooling, and punch press tooling.
• Evaluate current production processes for improvements and design tooling to support those improvements.
• Provide solid modeling support to tool makers as required.
• Work with tool makers during the construction of new tools or modification of existing tools.
• Review Engineering Change Notices (ECN) for tool modification requirements.
• Assign tool numbers to jobs and maintain tooling records.
• Attend project meetings to provide necessary inputs to the team.
• Adhere to the company Quality Policy and follow appropriate procedures as documented in the training agreement.
• Follow safety rules and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Perform other tool room-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Design or 5 years of practical experience in tool and die or tool design.
• Certification as a Journeyman (tool and die) is a plus.
• Proficient blueprint reading skills.
• Knowledge of conventional machining practices.
• Knowledge of manual and robotic welding.
• Knowledge of product and process development.
• Quality orientation and attention to detail.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• 2 years minimum solid modeling experience, preferably using Pro-Engineer or Creo.
• Computer proficiency.
• Basic knowledge of GD&T.