What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tooling Designer/Engineer position at Kuhn North America, Inc.?
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.
\tDesign all levels of fixtures and tooling in CAD software and produce drawings and support documentation as needed.
\tWork with manufacturing engineering and other tooling designers to propose, evaluate, and develop the best method of manufacturing of parts to be fixtured.
\tAccurately 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.
\tSet product quality and tolerance specifications for designs.
\tDesign and/or select hydraulic, power transmission, and structural components.
\tPerform engineering design calculations pertinent to the design of tooling and fixtures.
\tFabricate or modify custom equipment, fixtures, and tooling for use in manufacturing.
\tIntroduce tooling and fixturing designs to custom fabrication and production and assist with training employees on its proper use.
\tManage major projects independently. Maintain an up-to-date written list of assigned tasks and communicate with engineering and manufacturing management to set priorities.
\tSolicit input from individuals and teams on current and future manufacturing tooling and fixturing improvements.
\tComplete related documentation, proposals, and written reports.
\tProvide technical assistance to tooling builders during the production of tooling and fixturing.
\tKeep abreast of new products, technologies, and competitive equipment in the industry and communicate information to Company personnel.
\tCost justify various tooling designs based on specific part and manufacturing needs.
Education and/or Experience
\tA bachelor s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering and related equipment design experience is required.
\tKnowledge and experience in the areas of machining, steel fabrication, welding, and 3D CAD software are essential.
\tPro Engineer/CREO experience is preferred.