Sr Tool Design Engineer

General Dynamics Corporation; Lincoln, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Lincoln, NE seeks a Sr Tool Design Engineer to design and develop production tooling. You will review requirements, create fixtures, jigs, gauges, and cutting tools using CAD, and estimate costs and procurement needs. Strong engineering foundation and 5-7 years in tooling required.

Role focuses on independent work, potential project leadership, and delivering robust tooling solutions for process optimization in a climate-controlled plant.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 5-7 years of experience in tool design.
• Engineering degree required; strong CAD proficiency.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops tools and machinery for manufacturing processes.
• Reviews design and build requirements to determine tooling concepts and specs.
• Develops fixtures, jigs, gauges, and related tooling for production.
• Uses CAD to create design models and documentation for fabrication.
• Estimates costs and resources; may manage tool procurement.

Skills

Tool Design

3D Modeling

GD&T

Manufacturing Tools

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CAD Software

3D Modeling Software

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Sr Tool Design Engineer

US-NE-Lincoln

Job ID: 2026-36834

Type: Full Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Engineering

Lincoln, NE (Main Plant)

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!

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
• Solves complex problems
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance
• May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• 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 5-7 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

• 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.

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.

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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, weapons, lightweight tactical vehicles, missile components and armament systems around the world.