Engineer Tool 2

Ampcus, Inc; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc is seeking a skilled Catia design engineer to join our Tool Design department in Palmdale, CA. The role focuses on designing industrial machinery, tooling, dies, gauges, and fixtures for production or experimental use, with emphasis on 3D modeling and detailed drawings.

The ideal candidate has 5 years of Catia experience, familiarity with ANSI/ISO standards, GD&T, and strong communication to coordinate with suppliers and customers while meeting project timelines.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Catia design experience with high proficiency in 3D modeling and detailing.
• Familiarity with ANSI, ISO and other industry standards for detailed drawing requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to manage technical details.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience designing testing and prototype fixtures as needed.
• Follow internal procedures and drafting guidelines including customer rules.
• Create drawings, tolerance stack‑ups, exploded views, and 3D models from sketches and references.
• Design components from various manufacturing processes (casts, forgings, stamped parts, plastics).
• Apply GD&T to drawings.
• Generate drawings per ANSI/ISO standards.
• Participate in supplier and customer meetings to ensure functionality and cost effectiveness.
• Coordinate and chair task clarification meetings with local team.
• Complete tasks within project timelines.

Responsibilities

• Design industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and machine attachments for production or experimental use.

Skills

Catia design

3D modeling

GD&T

Documentation/drawings

MS Office

Prototype fixtures design

Tools

None

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

We are looking for a skilled professional to support our Tool Design department.

Responsibilities

• Design industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering factors such as accessibility, economy, mobility, and performance requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• 5 years of Catia design experience with high proficiency in 3D modeling and detailing.
• Familiarity with Industry Standards related to Detailed Drawing Requirements, ANSI, ISO, etc.
• Efficient in writing, communication, and ability to manage technical details.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Support in the design of testing and prototype fixtures, if necessary.
• Follow internal procedures and standards including customer rules and drafting guidelines.
• Create drawings, tolerance stack-up analysis, exploded views, and models from supplied information such as sketches, marked prints, catalog references, layouts, and other information.
• Design components from a variety of different manufacturing processes; e.g., castings, forgings, stampings, powdered metal, machine turned components, molded plastics.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to drawings.
• Generate drawings in accordance with industry design standards; ANSI, ISO, etc.
• Participate in supplier and customer meetings to understand and implement needs from all sides while assuring functionality, feasibility, and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate and chair necessary job/task clarification meetings with local team members as necessary.
• Must complete assigned tasks within the established project timelines.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.