Prin Tool & Design Engineer

General Dynamics OTS; Hampton (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is seeking a tooling designer to develop and optimize tools and equipment for manufacturing. You will consult with plant personnel to determine tool specifications and assess tooling performance in production environments.

The ideal candidate has extensive CAD experience, strong GD&T skills, and a solid engineering background with 8–10 years in tooling or manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's Degree and 8-10 years of experience.
• Engineering degree required.
• Knowledge of GD&T and CAD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops tools and machinery to facilitate and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Reviews product design and build requirements to determine tooling concepts, design options, testing plans, and specifications.
• Develops designs for fixtures, jigs, gauges, cutting and forming tools, carts, racks, and other items to support production.
• Utilizes CAD to create accurate, complete design models and documentation to fabricate tools.

Skills

3D Modeling

Tooling design

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

CAD Software

GD&T

Job description

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary

• Develops and designs a variety of tools, machinery and equipment, such as shaping and cutting tools, dies, gauges and fixtures, for manufacturing and experimental purposes


• Consults with plant and manufacturing personnel to determine tool specifications and requirements


• Evaluates tools and machinery to improve quality and performance

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field


• Uses advanced techniques, theories, and processes to complete work


• Leads others to solve complex problems


• Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations


• May lead functional teams or projects


• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Designs and develops tools and machinery used to facilitate and optimize manufacturing processes.


• Reviews product design and build requirements to determine tooling concepts, design options, testing plans, and specifications.


• Develops designs for fixtures, jigs, gauges, cutting and forming tools, carts, racks, and other items to support production.


• Utilizes Computer-Aided Design (CAD) to create accurate, complete, and concise design models and documentation to fabricate tools.


• Estimates costs, resource requirements, and materials required for tools.


• May manage the sourcing, quoting, or procurement of purchased tools.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 8-10 years' experience


• Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required


• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree

Knowledge, skills & abilities: Technical Expertise. 3D Modeling. Design Review. Failure Analysis. Functional Requirements. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Manufacturing Process Engineering. Rapid Prototyping. Statistical Process Control. Test Plans. Industry Standards. Production Tools. Tooling. CAD Software.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.


• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.


• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

No or very little travel likely.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.