Tool Design Engineer

Tool Design Engineer Tool Design Engineers are responsible for the design of new tools as well as making improvements to existing ones. They are responsible for creating CAD models and drawings, determining tool specifications and production as well as carrying out calculations to establish tools cost, materials, and dimensions. Principle Duties and Areas of Responsibility: Designs tooling and gaging utilizing CAD and AutoCAD system upon request Oversees Engineering and Manufacturing tooling production needs Coordinates tooling and routing requirements Estimates tooling, design and fabrication costs Provides recommendations to Vendors, Designers, Engineers, R&D, Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Engineers to resolve part and fabrication fixturing problems utilizing reduced content practices Creates, updates, and maintains tool drawings, files and records Identifies and implements continuous productivity and quality improvements Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety procedures Adheres to company quality protocols and processes Works with Quality Assurance team to develop quality assurance parameters on existing and new tooling designs Perform job duties in an ethical, professional manner which is consistent with the H&S handbook Performs other related duties as assigned by management