Tool and Gage Designer

Position Title: Tool and Gage Designer Job Family: Engineering Company Name: McCormick Stevenson Location: Kansas City, MO (Hybrid) McCormick Stevenson, subsidiary of Paligen Technologies, is seeking an experienced Designer to serve as a technical specialist in tool and gage design. The Designer will: Make decisions and recommendations on extensive design and proposal development activities, establish and maintain open and frequent technical communications with the client, coordinate and collaborate with management and Subject Matter Experts to ensure common practices across the entire organization, and promote professionalism throughout the work force. Responsibilities Prepare and/or review sketches/layouts. Provide complete design and drawing packages for custom tooling and production gages. Create and check drawings for correctness and compliance with ASME Y14.5 Provide guidance to technical staff & customers in the development of technical documentation to applicable industry standards. Proactively work with internal and external teammates to ensure the technical compliance of designs and all internal and customer design requirements are satisfied. Maintain knowledge on related industry best practices and technological advancements. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in tool and gage design. Advanced understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5. Advanced understanding of ASME Y14.43 Gage and Fixture Dimension & Tolerancing Principles. Advanced understanding of ASME Y14.100 and associated drafting specifications. 3D CAD proficiency. Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM). Familiarity with machine tool operation, i.e. mill, lathe, surface grinder, EDM. Familiarity with mechanical inspection, CMM, and open setup. Understanding of DoD design process and project structure. Exceptional written & verbal communication skills. MS Office PowerPoint, Word, Excel proficiency. Ability to obtain a Secret DoD clearance. Preferred AS or Engineering Technology degree from an accredited school Creo and/or SolidWorks proficiency 3D CAD mastery ASME GD&T Professional Certification (GDTP) Other Requirements Travel: Up to 10% of total time to support customer locations. Work Environment: Office work environment Background Investigation/Drug Screen/US Person: Required Paligen Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the unique skills and capabilities that our team members bring to our mission. We make all hiring and employment decisions based solely on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs. We strictly prohibit discrimination, ensuring a fair and objective selection process for all applicants. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Paligen Technologies, Inc.