Tool and Gage Designer

Paligen Technologies; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Paligen Technologies in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Tool and Gage Designer with 5+ years of experience to develop tooling and production gages, review drawings, and ensure ASME Y14.5 compliance.

You will collaborate with customers and engineering teams, create complete design packages, and support DFMC practices while ensuring high quality and DoD-related requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in tool and gage design.
• Advanced understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Advanced understanding of ASME Y14.43 Gage and Fixture Dimension & Tolerancing Principles.
• Advanced understanding of ASME Y14.100 and associated drafting specifications.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
• Familiarity with machine tool operation, i.e. mill, lathe, surface grinder, EDM.
• Familiarity with mechanical inspection, CMM, and open setup.
• Understanding of DoD design process and project structure.
• Ability to obtain a Secret DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review sketches/layouts.
• Provide complete design and drawing packages for custom tooling and production gages.
• Create and check drawings for correctness and compliance with ASME Y14.5
• Provide guidance to technical staff & customers in the development of technical documentation to applicable industry standards.
• Proactively work with internal and external teammates to ensure the technical compliance of designs and all internal and customer design requirements are satisfied.
• Maintain knowledge on related industry best practices and technological advancements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

ASME Y14.43

ASME Y14.100

Design for Manufacturing

Machine tool operation

CMM inspection

DoD design process

Secret DoD clearance

3D CAD (Creo/SolidWorks)

Education

AS or Engineering Technology degree

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Job description

At Paligen Technologies, our drive for success is strengthened knowing each of us supports the U.S. warfighter and modernizes the U.S. defense industrial base.

We support each team member with a comprehensive benefits package that fosters growth and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401k with company matching
• Paid time off
• Holidays

01. Our Vision

To transform industry through innovation in manufacturing and engineering solutions.

Open Positions

Position:Tool and Gage Designer

Location: Kansas City, MO

Job Id:319

# of Openings:1

Position Title: Tool and Gage Designer

Job Family:Engineering

Company Name:McCormick Stevenson

McCormick Stevenson, subsidiary of Paligen Technologies, is seeking an experienced Designer to serve as a technical specialist in tool and gage design. The Designer will: Make decisions and recommendations on extensive design and proposal development activities, establish and maintain open and frequent technical communications with the client, coordinate and collaborate with management and Subject Matter Experts to ensure common practices across the entire organization, and promote professionalism throughout the work force.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and/or review sketches/layouts.
• Provide complete design and drawing packages for custom tooling and production gages.
• Create and check drawings for correctness and compliance with ASME Y14.5
• Provide guidance to technical staff & customers in the development of technical documentation to applicable industry standards.
• Proactively work with internal and external teammates to ensure the technical compliance of designs and all internal and customer design requirements are satisfied.
• Maintain knowledge on related industry best practices and technological advancements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in tool and gage design.
• Advanced understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Advanced understanding of ASME Y14.43 Gage and Fixture Dimension & Tolerancing Principles.
• Advanced understanding of ASME Y14.100 and associated drafting specifications.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
• Familiarity with machine tool operation, i.e. mill, lathe, surface grinder, EDM.
• Familiarity with mechanical inspection, CMM, and open setup.
• Understanding of DoD design process and project structure.
• Ability to obtain a Secret DoD clearance.

Preferred:

• AS or Engineering Technology degree from an accredited school
• Creo and/or SolidWorks proficiency
• 3D CAD mastery
• ASME GD&T Professional Certification (GDTP)

Other Requirements:

• Travel:Up to 10% of total time to support customer locations.
• Work Environment:Office work environment
• Background Investigation/Drug Screen/US Person:Required

Paligen Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the unique skills and capabilities that our team members bring to our mission. We make all hiring and employment decisions based solely on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs. We strictly prohibit discrimination, ensuring a fair and objective selection process for all applicants.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.