Sr Prin Tool & Design Engineer

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

Sr Prin Tool & Design Engineer

Job Locations

US-AR-Hampton

Requisition ID

2026-36585

Position Type

Full Time

Position Classification

On-Site

Job Function

Engineering

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

Recognized as an expert within the company and requires in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline and broad knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function

• Solves unique problems that have a broad impact on the business
• Contributes to the development of organization functional strategy
• Progression to this level is typically restricted on the basis of business requirements
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• 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 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 10-12 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

Less than 25% 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.