Tool Design Engineer

Job Title: Tool Design Engineer


Department: Engineering


Reports to: Director of Engineering


Classification: Non-Exempt


Location: Nashville, TN


Travel: None


Job Summary:


The Cutting Tool Designer is responsible for initiating and completing the concept design phase for special form tools, complex Indexable cutting tools, and inserts. This includes producing detailed drawings and defining production routings for tooling used across various industries. The role involves close collaboration with Sales, Production, and Customers to ensure tooling is designed and delivered accurately and on schedule.


Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Design and Quote custom form tools, Inserts and CBN, PCD, SCD and Indexable cutting tools.

• Collect data by interfacing with customers and sales reps to help make a selection of tool types.

• Gather manufacturing and engineering data to effectively evaluate production feasibility of the customer request and provide accurate quotations to the customer.

• Communicate with customers about quotations, applications and design engineering.

• Assist inside sales with order processing, phone calls, and mail during times of excessive load.

• Request material quotes for materials when needed.

• Make engineering changes to existing designs.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering is preferred.

• Machining experience is preferred.

• The ability to read blueprints is required.

• SolidWorks/AutoCAD experience is required.

• Vocational school or apprenticeship valued.

• Computer programming experience is valued.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of cutting tool series application understanding.

• Must have MS office skills.

• Ability to read and understand blueprints.

• Ability to demonstrate a high level of spatial awareness and ability to conceptualize complex geometry.

• Excellent oral/written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds at a time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.