Tool Designer

At Paligen Technologies, our drive for success is strengthened knowing each of us supports the U.S. warfighter and modernizes the U.S. defense industrial base. We support each team member with a comprehensive benefits package that fosters growth and well-being. Medical, dental and vision plans 401k with company matching Paid time off Holidays 01. Our Vision To transform industry through innovation in manufacturing and engineering solutions. Open Positions Location: Clearwater, FL Job Id: 289 # of Openings: 1 Job Family: Engineering Company Name: McCormick Stevenson Location : Hybrid work environment - Clearwater, FL McCormick Stevenson, subsidiary of Paligen Technologies, is seeking an experienced Principal Designer to serve as a technical specialist in tool and gage design. The Principal Designer will: Make decisions and recommendations on extensive design and proposal development activities, provide technical and professional leadership to internal and external team, establish and maintain open and frequent technical communications with the client, manage resources to effectively meet client needs, develop and communicate technical visions/strategies, ensure continuity of work force technical skills, coordinate and collaborate with management and Subject Matter Experts to ensure common practices across the entire organization, and promote professionalism throughout the work force. Position Title: Principal Tool & Gage Designer Job Family: Engineering Company Name: McCormick Stevenson Location : Hybrid work environment - Clearwater, FL McCormick Stevenson, subsidiary of Paligen Technologies, is seeking an experienced Principal Designer to serve as a technical specialist in tool and gage design. The Principal Designer will: Make decisions and recommendations on extensive design and proposal development activities, provide technical and professional leadership to internal and external team, establish and maintain open and frequent technical communications with the client, manage resources to effectively meet client needs, develop and communicate technical visions/strategies, ensure continuity of work force technical skills, 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: Oversee, guide, and/or execute multiple design projects across organization. Prepare and/or review sketches/layouts to be implemented by others. Provide complete design and drawing packages for custom tooling and production gages. 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. Develop long term project plans, proposals, and coordinate technical work across organization. Ensure staff has appropriate skills and necessary training to complete assigned work. Recommend modifications to Sr. Management and see to the implementation of appropriate technical training. Maintain expert knowledge on related industry best practices and technological advancements. Conceives, plans, and develops new technical methods or approaches as warranted by advancements in state-of-the-art technology. Mentor staff in areas of design, manufacturing, program execution, and technical communication. Independently develop design briefings and outlines for use by self or others. Attend and/or lead internal or customer technical interchange meetings and/or formal program milestone reviews to provide and/or obtain progress status updates. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in tool and gage design. ASME Y14.5 mastery. ASME Y14.43 mastery. ASME Y14.100 and associated drafting specifications mastery. Deep understanding of DoD design process and project structure. Ability to obtain a Secret DoD clearance. Preferred: AS or Engineering Technology degree from an accredited school ASME Y14.5 Technologist or Sr. Certification Creo and/or SolidWorks proficiency 3D CAD mastery 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. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr