Tool Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:
A Tool Design Engineer designs, develops, and maintains manufacturing tools like jigs, dies, molds, and fixtures, using SolidWorks software to create detailed drawings, collaborating with production teams, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring tools meet specs for efficiency and quality. This position will need skills in GD&T, problem-solving, and material science.

Key Responsibilities:

• Estimate tooling and ability to press or form parts
• Able to modify, design & develop tool designs for the manufacturing process
• Provide pressing department with setup specifications
• Troubleshoot tooling and pressing problems
• Assist die shop with CNC programming
• Collaborate with production, qualify and other engineering team members to define and resolve issues with design requirements.
• Able to prepare technical drawings, blueprints, specifications and necessary maintenance procedures to ensure viable production is met.
• Able to evaluate and select materials, components, and supplies for tooling needs
• Oversee testing process, including the installation, setup, and testing of tools while maintaining analytical data.
• Recommend changes, which would make parts more formable.
• Recommend press, which is best, suited for part.
• Design tooling for compacting, isostatic, extrusion, injection mold, and stamping presses
• Prepare dressing department specifications which include volume of green part and green dimensions
• Experience with CNC programming and operation
• Able to engage with internal and external customers in a professional manner
• Automotive supplier experience and/or training preferred

Qualifications:

• Mechanical Engineering Degree
• 3-5 years’ experience with tool and die engineering processes
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing and reporting
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Kan Ban, SolidWorks
• Strong understanding of GD&T
• Familiar with ISO 9001
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Additional Information

CeramTec N.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CeramTec will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. CeramTec uses E-Verify.

EEO Employer / Veteran / Disabled

This job description is not a contract and may not include all duties as assigned.