What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tool Design Engineer - Contract Position position at Barnes Aerospace?
Key Responsibilities
This role offers an opportunity to contribute directly to several strategic initiatives, including:
Why Join This Project?
This role offers an opportunity to contribute directly to several strategic initiatives, including:
***Please note that this is a contract position with an expected duration of 6 to 12 months.***
- Design, model, and develop manufacturing tooling, fixtures, gauges, and related equipment using Siemens NX.
- Create detailed tooling drawings, assemblies, and engineering documentation in accordance with company standards.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) programs through tooling design and CAD modeling activities.
- Develop tooling solutions for product transfer projects and production readiness activities.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Program Management teams to ensure tooling designs meet production requirements.
- Participate in design reviews, feasibility assessments, and root cause investigations.
- Support continuous improvement (CI) initiatives focused on productivity, quality, cost reduction, and process optimization.
- Maintain configuration control and documentation for tooling designs and revisions.
- Provide technical support during tooling fabrication, validation, and implementation.
- Assist with troubleshooting tooling-related manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of tooling design experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Advanced proficiency with Siemens NX CAD software.
- Demonstrated experience designing complex manufacturing tooling and fixtures.
- Strong understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience creating detailed drawings and BOMs for fabrication and assembly.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Aerospace or precision manufacturing experience.
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
- Knowledge of machining, assembly, inspection, and special process tooling.
- Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems and aerospace manufacturing requirements.
- Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Understanding of DFM/DFA principles and manufacturing process development.
- Experience working with machine shops and tooling vendors.
This role offers an opportunity to contribute directly to several strategic initiatives, including:
- Solar project tooling development
- Combustion case NPI programs
- Windsor transfer support activities
- Continuous improvement projects across manufacturing operations
Why Join This Project?
This role offers an opportunity to contribute directly to several strategic initiatives, including:
- Support NPI programs
- Support Job transfer activities
- Continuous improvement projects across manufacturing operations
***Please note that this is a contract position with an expected duration of 6 to 12 months.***