Tool Design Engineer

Tool Design Engineer The Tool Design Engineer has experience in technical design work. The Tool Design Engineer works with the Application Engineering, Production, Product Development and Sales team to provide design assistance, 2D and 3D components and assembly drawings, 3D solid models for rendering and prototyping and overall coordination of drawing details and standards. The Tool Design Engineer provides support for new and existing products and associated documentation (Detail Manual, Installation Instructions, etc.). They will also provide technical support to operations and manufacturing team members. Essential Functions Design tools and dies accurately and efficiently, within specified time frames, to company engineering specifications Create a bill of materials for all designs with recommended spare tooling and ware items Manage engineering CAD files in an organized and comprehensible format Create and update detailed drawings required for manufacturing using the company’s CAD system. Attend design review meetings as needed – determine customer requirements, production issues & timing considerations Produce drawings for customers and production personnel Work with Engineering department to develop the conceptual, preliminary, and detail design Draw preliminary sketches of dies for review Prepare strip layouts and detailed drawings making certain the design meets the customer piece part and die or machine specifications, taking into consideration how the job was quoted Select items per company standards to incorporate into the project and makes sure job materials and component are ordered in a timely manner Check, document and communicate the progress of jobs as they are being built Aids with trainee’s going through tool design. Prototype blank design and fixture design as required. Works according to Scherdel’s quality and environmental system requirements, and customer quality requirements. Position Requirements Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, preferred Associates degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or CAD design or equivalent number of year of experience required Skills Training through an accredited program and experience in tool and die design/engineering. Computer literacy with a solid knowledge of computer operating systems and related software (Windows, MSOffice Products, Lotus Notes.) Extensive knowledge of CAD systems, Siemens NX and Solidworks. Ability to read and understand specifications, blueprints/drawings and other technical data. 3D modeling experience required. Ability to understand and implement geometric tolerance. Willingness to travel outside the USA for training purposes including Germany & Mexico. Time Management Results Driven Thoroughness Communication Personal Effectiveness/Credibility Position Environment (Shopfloor) Ability to bend twist and stand for periods up to 8-12 hours Ability to lift up to 35 lbs if required Ability to work repetitive tasks Must be able to perform duties in a fast paced environment Position Environment (Admin) Must be able to perform duties in a fast paced environment Daily use of technologies included long periods of time of use of computer and keyboard Seniority Level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr SCHERDEL North America