Tool Designer 3

Tool Designer – Direct (Non-Exempt)

The Tool Designer develops manufacturing tooling and equipment through the application of engineering fundamentals. You will develop tool designs in support of internal manufacturing as well as multiple Aerospace & Defense companies. 

Location:                    Based out of Cheshire, CT, Engineered Solutions 

Reports to:                 Supervisor, Tool Design

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.

Create tool designs utilizing NX (Unigraphics) CAD system. This requires being familiar with tool design and drafting standards of various customers and military.

Knowledge of layering, file naming conventions and geometric tolerance for major OEMs.

Work with internal Manufacturing Engineers to create tool designs in support of development hardware for various customers.

Designs include; dies, gages, composite part molds, lift & transport fixtures, small machines, assembly/disassembly,  fixtures for milling, drilling, water jet, marking, surface treatment, grinding and turning.

Communicate with Design Supervisor, Estimators, Manufacturing Engineers and Shop Personnel to ensure customer requirements are met. 

Knowledge of tooling and part materials. 

Knowledge of manufacturing processes. 

Participate in training as required.

May Require Occasional Domestic Travel required-5% Max.

Physical Demands: 

Must be able to lift, push, or pull at least 20 lbs. 

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required. Associate or bachelor’s Degrees a plus.

Must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions without ITAR related data. 

2-3 years of experience in Tool Design or Manufacturing Engineering. 

Knowledge of Military & Commercial designs and standards.  

Experience with SEO 200 standards preferred. 

2 years of experience with NX (Unigraphics) v10 - 3D modeling. 

Experience with NX v11 or v12 a plus.

AAP Statement

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