Design Engineer

Davalyn Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Davalyn Corporation is seeking a Design Engineer with extensive solid carbide tooling experience to support the design, development, and production of drills, end mills, and reamers. This all-solid-carbide role works closely with CNC tool grinding operations to ensure tool designs perform reliably in production and customer applications.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in cutting tool geometry, CNC grinding, and manufacturability, and enjoys hands-on collaboration with manufacturing,

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in solid carbide round tool design.
• Proven experience designing drills, end mills, and reamers (solid carbide).
• Strong understanding of cutting tool geometry, carbide materials, coatings, and grinding processes.
• Experience supporting or programming production on Walter CNC tool grinding machines.
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing-focused engineering environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Clear communication with shop-floor and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify solid carbide cutting tools, including drills, end mills, and reamers.
• Develop cutting geometries, flute profiles, reliefs, and tolerances to improve tool life and performance.
• Support new product development and continuous improvement of existing round tool designs.
• Work directly with CNC tool grinding machines, including Walter and Reinecker platforms.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure designs translate into production.
• Troubleshoot tooling and process issues related to geometry, grinding strategy, or performance.
• Analyze inspection and performance data to guide design updates and refinements.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, drawings, and design revisions.
• Participate in technical design reviews and cross-functional discussions.
• Provide occasional technical support for customer-facing tooling discussions.

Skills

Solid carbide round tool design

Cutting tool geometry

CNC grinding

Manufacturability

Drills, end mills, reamers (solid carb

Tools

Walter CNC tool grinding machines

Walter Helicheck

Zoller PomBasic

Bruker Alicona

Tool Studio

AutoCAD or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a Design Engineer with experience in solid carbide round cutting tools to support the design, development, and production of drills, end mills, and reamers. This role is focused entirely on all-solid-carbide tooling and works closely with CNC tool grinding operations to ensure tool designs perform reliably in production and in customer applications.

This position is ideal for an engineer with a strong background in cutting tool geometry, CNC grinding, and manufacturability, who enjoys working hands-on with manufacturing, quality, and applications teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and modify solid carbide cutting tools, including drills, end mills, and reamers
• Develop cutting geometries, flute profiles, reliefs, and tolerances to improve tool life and performance
• Support new product development and continuous improvement of existing round tool designs
• Work directly with CNC tool grinding machines, including Walter and Reinecker platforms
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure designs translate efficiently into production
• Troubleshoot tooling and process issues related to geometry, grinding strategy, or performance
• Analyze inspection and performance data to guide design updates and refinements
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, drawings, and design revisions
• Participate in technical design reviews and cross-functional discussions
• Provide occasional technical support for customer-facing tooling discussions

Tools, Equipment & Software:

• CNC tool grinding equipment for solid carbide round tools
• Tool design and inspection systems such as Walter Helicheck, Zoller PomBasic, Bruker Alicona, and Tool Studio
• CAD and drafting tools including AutoCAD or equivalent
• Precision inspection and measurement systems used in cutting tool manufacturing

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• 7–10+ years of experience in solid carbide round tool design
• Proven experience designing drills, end mills, and reamers (solid carbide only)
• Strong understanding of cutting tool geometry, carbide materials, coatings, and grinding processes
• Experience supporting or programming production on Walter CNC tool grinding machines
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing-focused engineering environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Clear communication skills and comfort working with shop-floor and technical teams

Preferred Experience:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (or equivalent industry experience)
• Background in cutting tool manufacturing or precision machining
• Experience creating and interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints
• Willingness to support light travel to collaborate with end users as needed

Why This Opportunity:

• Hands-on role designing high-performance solid carbide cutting tools
• Competitive compensation in the $100K–$150K range
• Opportunity to influence tool performance, quality, and manufacturability
• Stable role within a technically focused manufacturing environment