Cutting Tool Design Engineer

Keystone Distinction Group; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical premiums

Company 401(k) match up to 6%

Dental and vision coverage

Long-term disability and life insurance

Vacation and paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group seeks a Cutting Tool Design Engineer located in Toledo, OH. This role involves innovating product designs, establishing technical standards, and collaborating with various teams to ensure alignment with customer needs. Candidates should have at least five years of experience in cutting tool design and a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Benefits include fully covered medical premiums, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in a similar cutting tool design engineer role.
• Experience designing high performance solid carbide rotary tools.
• Basic project management skills, including overseeing timelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new cutting tools and refine existing products.
• Establish and maintain technical specifications and product standards.
• Lead research into new grinding techniques and materials.
• Partner with marketing, sales, and manufacturing for product alignment.
• Provide expert advice on tool geometries and machining applications.
• Coordinate development projects from feasibility through optimization.
• Adhere to safety protocols and quality manual procedures.

Skills

Cutting tool design

Advanced milling techniques

3D modeling

Customer communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Job Overview

Cutting Tool Design Engineer

Location: Toledo, OH area

Position opened due to retirement of a long‑term employee.

Responsibilities

• Product Innovation: Design and develop new cutting tools and refine existing products to provide higher value and better performance for users.
• Technical Standards: Establish and maintain technical specifications and product standards for the company’s tool catalog.
• Research & Benchmarking: Lead research into new grinding techniques and materials, and perform machine tests to benchmark tool performance against competitors.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with marketing, sales, and manufacturing teams to align product designs with customer needs and production feasibility.
• Technical Support: Provide expert advice on tool geometries, materials, and proper machining applications.
• Project Management: Coordinate development projects from initial technical feasibility through production and design optimization.
• Compliance & Safety: Adhere to all company policies, safety protocols (like Lockout/Tagout), and quality manual procedures.
• Other duties as directed by management.

Requirements

1. High school diploma or GED; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
2. Minimum of five years of experience in a similar cutting tool design engineer role.
3. Experience designing cutting tools, including high performance solid carbide rotary tools.
4. General understanding of advanced milling techniques.
5. Basic project management skills, including overseeing timelines.
6. Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

Preferred Skills

• Supervision of others.
• Customer communication.
• 3D modeling.
• Aerospace and/or medical device industries.
• Budget responsibility.

Benefits

• 100% company‑paid medical premiums.
• Company 401(k) match up to 6%.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Long‑term disability and life insurance.
• Vacation and paid time off (PTO).

Location

Candidates are preferred to be local to the Toledo, Ohio area. Relocation is available for candidates meeting all requirements.