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 bachelors 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.