Lead Cutting Tool Design Engineer - R&D & Innovation

Talent Wave Associates; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Wave Associates seeks an experienced Tool Design Engineer to lead the development of cutting tools within our client's R&D team. You will design new tools, improve existing products, and define technical standards for high-performance machining solutions.

Responsibilities include collaborating with engineering, production, and sales, conducting tooling research, and guiding projects from concept through production while ensuring safety and quality compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5 years of experience in tool design or related engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining, carbide materials, and metallurgy.
• Understanding cutting tool geometries, specifications, and coatings.
• Experience with 3D design software.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new cutting tools with strong market potential.
• Improve existing products to enhance performance and customer value.
• Conduct research on cutting tool geometries, materials, coatings, and grinding techniques.
• Stay current on industry standards and emerging technologies.
• Benchmark product performance through machine testing in collaboration with Technical Support.
• Lead and coordinate product development projects from concept through production.
• Provide technical expertise to internal teams, including marketing, sales, and customer service.
• Support machining application testing, including feeds, speeds, and tool selection.
• Serve as a technical ambassador for our client''s products.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company policies.
• Perform special projects as assigned by the Director of Product Development.

Skills

CNC machining

Grinding

Metallurgy

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CIMulator

Mastercam

Job description

Talent Wave Associates seeks an experienced Tool Design Engineer to lead the development of cutting tools within our client's R&D team. You will design new tools, improve existing products, and define technical standards for high-performance machining solutions.

Responsibilities include collaborating with engineering, production, and sales, conducting tooling research, and guiding projects from concept through production while ensuring safety and quality compliance.