Position Objective
To plan/design, from concept thru fabrication, tooling/fixtures/equipment necessary to support high volume/high mix production.
Primary Responsibilities
- Analyze engineering drawings and 3D CAD models to ascertain needed tooling and manufacturing processes.
- Ensure that tool/fixture/equipment designs meet the Design For Manufacturability standards.
- Provide formal input to product design engineers of potential design changes that will make our products easier to assemble consistently.
- Inspect machines and facilities where tools will be used.
- Determine optimal clearances, speeds, temperature, and other pertinent conditions affecting final design requirements of tools.
- Prepare tool/tool/equipment layouts for approval prior to final design and prepare tool drawings in accordance with the approved layout.
- Ensure that appropriate new technology is incorporated in the tool/fixture design. Ensure that any models produced are suitable for additional electronic utilization (animations, simulations, etc.)
- Determine material specifications to insure productive life of tools/fixtures.
- Perform analysis and present alternative designs (including materials changes) to ensure that trade-offs between design costs and production usefulness are optimized.
- Revise tooling when required to accommodate production design changes.
- On the floor follow-up of installed tools/fixtures to ensure that designs are effective. Maintain records of changes in Agile and Solidworks EPDM with idea of improving the design process for future projects.
- Interface with internal and external resources as needed including managing schedules and priorities for multiple projects simultaneously.
- All other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
- Associate’s degree or equivalent education or equivalent training; or equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
- Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively, and work with minimum supervision.
- Working knowledge of pneumatic controls for cylinders and valve component sizing and plumbing for component controls, ability to perform force calculations for press/clam style designs.
- Proficient in electronic drafting software. Minimum SolidWorks Associates level certification in areas appropriate to fixture/tooling design. Familiar with use of geometric tolerancing.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Travel Requirement
None
Additional Information
- Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:
- Many positions offer a 4/10 work schedule, Monday through Thursday
- Competitive pay & 401k program to plan for your future
- Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
- Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time and 11 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
- Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retiree
Safety
Ensure that all assignments are performed in compliance with applicable Federal, State, Provincial and Company safety and health regulations, and where applicable, utilize proper personal protective equipment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk and communicate, use hands/finger, feel and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 50 lbs.
EEOC Statement
SPARTON provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, in eluding hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
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