TOOL DESIGN ENGINEER

Reporting to the Tool Room Supervisor, the Tool Designer designs complicated dies, tools, gauges, jigs, and fixtures. Works from process sheets and parts prints. Studies parts prints and operation sheets to design tooling for maximum economy of operation consistent with machine limitations, quantities to be produced and close tolerance specifications. Requires thorough knowledge of manufacturing methods and machine shop practices, sufficient knowledge of mathematics to solve design problems, the ability to originate ideas and incorporate them into the design. May utilize computer-aided design techniques to perform applicable design work   

 Essential Tasks:

• Design simple/straightforward tooling that is as practical and cost-effective as possible while meeting the needs of the process and the cost/timing commitments made to customers 
• Able to visualize in 3D and communicate using spatial reasoning
• Maintain working knowledge of tool design within 3-D Graphics 
• Plan, conduct research, and implement engineering on complex tooling projects
• Create and maintain BOMs, part numbers, prints and other technical documentation necessary to manufacture and operate tooling
• Participate in product and tooling design reviews and critique designs from a technical perspective, including Design for Manufacturability. Coordinate with a cross-functional team on tooling projects
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of tooling processes to reduce production downtime, improve efficiency, manufacturing, product design and suppliers/customers. Convey information clearly and effectively through formal and informal documents 
• Support other Engineers on significant projects
• Perform under AS9100 quality standards and NADCAP accreditation
• Any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and abide by our organization’s values
• Follow all Hi-Tek policies and procedures, including the use of proper PPE

Education and Experience

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent discipline preferred. Equivalent experience in a directly related role will be considered in lieu of a degree
• 5 or more years of experience in tool design with an emphasis on tool holding fixtures
• Proficiency in Siemens NX
• Knowledge of GD&T dimensioning and SPC
• Experience with developing new tooling designs or major design upgrades for various types of tooling
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Must meet the definition of a "U.S. person" under ITAR, as set forth in 22 C.F.R. §120.62.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English
• Must be able to clearly communicate information to others verbally and in writing in English

 Key Competencies

• Teamwork
• Open Communication 
• Accountability
• Stewardship 
• Action-Oriented
• Trustworthiness
• Safety Perspective
• Complex Problem Solving            
• Resolution-Mindset
• Time Management

Physical Demand Levels                  

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period 
• Will climb stairs occasionally when conferring with engineers 
• Will be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, bend, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work. 
• Light to moderate lifting may be required
• Moderate noise (e.g., business office open space with computers, phone, printers, light traffic)  

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Hi-Tek is a Drug-Free Workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and background screening and random drug screening.