Forging Die Designer: CAD/CAM & CNC Programming Expert

Snap-On Tools; Elizabethton (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Snap-on Incorporated seeks an engineer to design and develop new and existing products, emphasizing manufacturability, customer satisfaction, and profitability. You will manage project plans, schedules, expenditures and priorities, interfacing with marketing and manufacturing to ensure goals are met.

Responsibilities include integrating CATIA CAD/CAM with forge die designs, programming CNC die sinking equipment, creating drawing packages, maintaining CAD files, and guiding production personnel

Qualifications

• High school plus 2-year technical degree in CAD/CAM or related field of study; or equivalent works experience.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication on PC related information for end users.
• Proficient in Microsoft Software – past, present (and future) versions.

Responsibilities

• Integrate CATIA capable CAD/CAM technologies with new forge die designs. This includes complex 3D surface modeling and NC set generation and data management appropriate to the above tasks.
• Develop programs for the CNC die sinking equipment from CAD/CAM system, complete with detailed tool list and related documentation.
• Directly program CNC die sinking equipment for simple machining.
• Purpose new die materials as part of development
• Instruct and assist production personnel in efficient tooling and manufacturing applications, troubleshooting as required (die performance, CNC mills efficiency).
• Work with appropriate engineering personnel to create drawing packages for each new product as they pertain to die and tooling design.
• Maintain CNC program files.
• Maintain die and/or tooling design files.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school plus 2-year technical degree in CAD/CAM or related field

Tools

CATIA

CAD/CAM software

CNC die sinking equipment

NC programming

Job description

Snap-on Incorporated seeks an engineer to design and develop new and existing products, emphasizing manufacturability, customer satisfaction, and profitability. You will manage project plans, schedules, expenditures and priorities, interfacing with marketing and manufacturing to ensure goals are met.

Responsibilities include integrating CATIA CAD/CAM with forge die designs, programming CNC die sinking equipment, creating drawing packages, maintaining CAD files, and guiding production personnel