Precision Tooling & Gaging Designer for Bearings

RBC Bearings; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Bearings Aircraft Products, Inc. in Torrington, CT, seeks a Tooling and Gaging Designer to design and maintain tooling, fixtures, and gaging systems for precision bearings production.

You will create CAD models and drawings while collaborating with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure quality and efficiency. The role supports new product introductions and ongoing production, developing practical solutions, reviewing drawings, and maintaining design records.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Quality Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting precision manufacturing operations preferred.
• Bearing industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop tooling, fixtures, and gaging required to support the manufacture and inspection of precision bearings and multi-component assemblies.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and related documentation for tooling, fixtures, and gaging systems.
• Support the introduction of new products by developing tooling and gaging solutions that meet manufacturing, quality, and customer requirements.
• Develop technical solutions based on engineering requirements, manufacturing needs, sketches, specifications, and verbal instructions from engineering and production personnel.
• Maintain and improve existing tooling, fixture, and gage designs supporting products currently in production and products requiring ongoing support.
• Develop and maintain gage documentation, operating procedures, and related design records.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing operations by troubleshooting tooling and gaging issues, identifying improvements, and recommending design solutions.
• Establish and maintain tooling design standards and best practices for newly introduced manufacturing equipment and production processes.
• Review, verify, and approve engineering drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established manufacturing and design standards. Obtain additional management approval when required.
• Maintain ownership and administration of tooling databases and related records.
• Organize and manage tooling inventories.
• Update and maintain departmental procedures, standards, and documentation as needed.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Operations, and other stakeholders.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interpret customer specifications, industry standards, and engineering documentation.
• Identify and communicate product drawing requirements for new, modified, and special manufacturing applications.
• Communicate effectively through technical documentation and verbal presentations.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

engineering drawings

quality engineering

analytical thinking

verbal and written communication

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM systems

Job description

RBC Bearings Aircraft Products, Inc. in Torrington, CT, seeks a Tooling and Gaging Designer to design and maintain tooling, fixtures, and gaging systems for precision bearings production.

You will create CAD models and drawings while collaborating with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure quality and efficiency. The role supports new product introductions and ongoing production, developing practical solutions, reviewing drawings, and maintaining design records.