Drafting Tooling Engineer

IDEX Corporation; Keene, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Corporation in Keene, NH, is seeking a Drafting/Tooling Engineer to design, develop, and maintain tooling, fixtures, and detailed technical drawings for manufacturing operations.

The role collaborates with engineering, production, and quality teams to meet performance, safety, and cost requirements, using CAD tools like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or Creo.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with CAD software SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or Creo.
• Experience in tooling design, fixtures, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and DFM principles.
• Experience with machining, materials, fabrication processes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specs.
• Excellent problem solving and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Background in high-volume manufacturing or precision machining preferred.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, process optimization, or automation preferred.
• Familiarity with FEA or simulation tools preferred.
• Must have strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed 2D and 3D CAD models, assemblies, and technical drawings for tooling, fixtures, components and shipping containers.
• Design and engineer tooling solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and product engineering teams to understand tooling requirements and translate them into functional designs.
• Perform tolerance analysis, material selection, and manufacturability reviews.
• Support prototype builds and oversees fabrication, testing, and validation of new tooling.
• Update drawings and tooling designs based on engineering changes, feedback, or process improvements.
• Partner with suppliers and fabrication shops to ensure tools are manufactured to specifications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Process optimization

Familiarity with FEA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

Creo

Job description

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

Join 603 OPTX, a Micro-LAM/IDEX Company. We are a nationally award-winning company recognized for our outstanding workplace culture and commitment to innovation in optics and advanced manufacturing. We specialize in delivering cutting-edge optical solutions to customers across industries, and we are seeking skilled talent to grow with our team in Keene, NH.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Drafting/Tooling Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining tooling, fixtures, and detailed technical drawings that support manufacturing operations. This role works closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure tools and designs meet performance, safety, and cost requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTONS

A qualified individual with a disability must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Create and maintain detailed 2D and 3D CAD models, assemblies, and technical drawings for tooling, fixtures, components and shipping containers
• Design and engineer tooling solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and product engineering teams to understand tooling requirements and translate them into functional designs.
• Perform tolerance analysis, material selection, and manufacturability reviews.
• Support prototype builds and oversees fabrication, testing, and validation of new tooling.
• Update drawings and tooling designs based on engineering changes, feedback, or process improvements.
• Partner with suppliers and fabrication shops to ensure tools are manufactured to specifications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Drafting/Design Technology, or a related field.
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, Creo).
• Experience with tooling design, fixture development, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, mechanical drafting standards, and design-for-manufacture principles.
• Knowledge of machining processes, materials, and fabrication methods.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Background in high-volume manufacturing or precision machining preferred
• Experience with lean manufacturing, process optimization, or automation preferred
• Familiarity with FEA or simulation tools is preferred.
• Must have strong attention to detail.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer . IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

Job Family: Engineering

Business Unit: 603 OPTX