Senior Tool & Fixture Design Engineer (Advanced Mfg)

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (AR,ME,NE,OH,VT); Hampton (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) in Hampton, AR is seeking a Senior Principal Tool & Design Engineer to develop and design tools, dies, gauges, and fixtures for manufacturing and experimental setups. You will collaborate with plant and production teams to define tooling specifications and ensure alignment with quality standards.

You will utilize CAD to create precise models, assess costs and resources, and may oversee procurement of tooling.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 10-12 years of engineering experience.
• Engineering degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops complex 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 CAD to create accurate design models and documentation for fabrication.
• Estimates costs, resource requirements, and materials for tools.
• May manage sourcing, quoting, or procurement of purchased tools.

Skills

3D Modeling

Design Review

Failure Analysis

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Manufacturing Processes

Rapid Prototyping

Statistical Process Control

Tooling

Education

Associate's Degree

Engineering degree

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

CAD Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) in Hampton, AR is seeking a Senior Principal Tool & Design Engineer to develop and design tools, dies, gauges, and fixtures for manufacturing and experimental setups. You will collaborate with plant and production teams to define tooling specifications and ensure alignment with quality standards.

You will utilize CAD to create precise models, assess costs and resources, and may oversee procurement of tooling.