Tool Designer

Career Area: Engineering Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Tool Designer - Job Description About the Role: Performs tool design tasks with and without direct supervision. Daily responsibilities include interpreting tool orders for critical information, developing tooling concepts, reviewing concepts with internal customers, creating manufacturing drawings, monitoring performance to estimated hours, and communicating with fabrication personnel to ensure a quality project result. What You Will Do: Provides solutions to a variety of problems relating to tool manufacturing using standard techniquesIncreased ability to participate on teams using 6 Sigma tools to solve problemsAble to support most daily technical production needsResponsible for individual parts or subassemblies in support of overall project goalsResearching new materials and competitive productsDeveloping and documenting functional requirements and translating into detail design documentsParticipating in Make-Buy analysis for product componentsAssists in designing 3D models using Creo ParametricPerforms basic FEA using Ansys WorkbenchComputer-Aided Design & EngineeringProduct TestingTroubleshooting Technical ProblemsDocuments common hardware, software and communications problems and likely resolutionsTroubleshoots typical technical problems in a specific areaWorks with vendor-specific diagnostic guides, tools and utilities to discover application problemsAdheres to standard troubleshooting procedures to ensure effectiveness of resolutionsParticipates in setting evaluation standards and criterion for troubleshooting Required: 2+ years of professional CAD software experience, Creo Parametric preferred.3+ years of manufacturing experience.Previous shop floor experience.Professional application of ANSY Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. Desired: Knowledge of the general principles, theories, and concepts of tool design including a good working knowledge of the accepted shop practices, methods, and techniques relating to tooling, part production, and assemblyGood knowledge of Creo Parametric modeling and drawing layoutsWorking knowledge of GD&T and its application in gages and fixtures1+ years design engineering experience.PTC Windchill, Creo Parametric, ExcelPrevious tool-die-maker experienceBachelor's degree in engineering, mechanical engineering preferred. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers. Summary Pay Range: $89,210.00 - $133,810.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. Benefits: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits. Medical, dental, and vision benefits*Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*401(k) savings plans*Health Savings Account (HSA)*Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*Health Lifestyle Programs*Employee Assistance Program*Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*Career Development*Incentive bonus*Disability benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition Reimbursement These benefits also apply to part-time employees Posting Dates: Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.