Tool Designer

Tool Designer Job Locations: US-MS-West Point

ID: 2026-2344

Category: Engineering Position Type: Regular Full-Time Salary: USD $52,551.00 - $78,888.00 per year Travel %: 20% Summary To provide precision engineered tooling support for development and continuous operations. Ensures components and equipment meet required specifications for safety, reliability, and sustainability. Designs, coordinates, and implements die and tooling systems, plus evaluates and applies rubber flow techniques, principals, and procedures to ensure the highest quality product is produced. Prepares complete documentation related to projects. Responsibilities Design, implementation, and installation of dies for rubber flow consistency, reliability, and productivity Verifies compliance of flow to design specifications and tolerances Discusses and solves complex problems with other technical departments Manages tool and die projects using sound principles and techniques Develops, tests and evaluates theoretical designs Monitors and commissions rubber transport equipment and assists with troubleshooting and repairs Provides maintenance department appropriate documentation and training on systems Prepares documentation, reports, and updates engineering specifications related to studies and projects Provides technical support to technical, maintenance, and production operations Travel Requirements: Ability to travel for training assignments to domestic and foreign facilities. Otherwise – limited domestic travel for educational, technical, or business related opportunities. Knowledge and Skills Good knowledge of structural mechanics and dynamics Analytical thought process Effective written/oral communication Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Proficient in milling and welding Knowledge of CAD, CNC, machining, welding, and other precision tooling processes Has worked successfully in both team and individual environments – good listener – continuous learner Education and Experience High School Diploma AA Degree – Preferred or commensurate experience in Tool Design Physical Requirements Able to spend time walking the production areas, talking with operators and maintenance associates, can climb 3 floors of stairs. Use of welders, mills, lathes, hand tools, and meters for performing evaluations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Yokohama Tire