The Tooling Design Engineer is responsible for the design of reliable, accurate, cost effective, user-friendly welding, machining, and assembly fixtures through an advanced understanding of manufacturing processes and use of CAD software.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Design all levels of fixtures and tooling in CAD software and produce drawings and support documentation as needed.
• Work with manufacturing engineering and other tooling designers to propose, evaluate, and develop the best method of manufacturing of parts to be fixtured.
• Accurately estimate design and build times of custom tooling based off CAD models of the parts to be tooled in collaboration with engineering and custom fabrication.
• Set product quality and tolerance specifications for designs.
• Design and/or select hydraulic, power transmission, and structural components.
• Perform engineering design calculations pertinent to the design of tooling and fixtures.
• Fabricate or modify custom equipment, fixtures, and tooling for use in manufacturing.
• Introduce tooling and fixturing designs to custom fabrication and production and assist with training employees on its proper use.
• Manage major projects independently.  Maintain an up-to-date written list of assigned tasks and communicate with engineering and manufacturing management to set priorities. 
• Solicit input from individuals and teams on current and future manufacturing tooling and fixturing improvements.
• Complete related documentation, proposals, and written reports.
• Provide technical assistance to tooling builders during the production of tooling and fixturing.
• Keep abreast of new products, technologies, and competitive equipment in the industry and communicate information to Company personnel.
• Cost justify various tooling designs based on specific part and manufacturing needs.

Education and/or Experience - A bachelor s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering and related equipment design experience is required. Knowledge and experience in the areas of machining, steel fabrication, welding, and 3D CAD software are essential. Pro Engineer/CREO experience is preferred.