Tool Design Engineer

Focus; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus is seeking a Tool Design Engineer to design tooling and systems for pulp products. You will develop SolidWorks models and manufacturing drawings, specify processes, and assemble tooling to meet end-market needs.

Responsibilities include evaluating designs for cost and manufacturability, performing tests, and implementing improvements. Travel to customer sites may be required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with design tools and CAD software to create tooling.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and tolerancing is required.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop tooling for pulp products, including SolidWorks models and manufacturing drawings.
• Evaluate designs for cost, manufacturability, safety, and specs.
• Perform tests, analyze results, and implement improvements.
• Lead design changes to reduce costs and improve warranty outcomes.
• Support machine installation and start-up at customer facilities.

Skills

SolidWorks

2-D CAD

3D CAD

Mechanical aptitude

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Manufacturing drawings

2-D CAD

Job description

Job Title: Tool Design Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a Tool Design Engineer to design and develop tools, equipment, and systems. In this role, you will conduct research applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and materials. A key focus will be implementing sound design for manufacturing principles to produce the simplest, most cost-effective products to meet our end market's needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and develop tooling for pulp products, which includes developing Solidworks models and manufacturing drawings, specifying manufacturing processes, developing bills of material, and assembling, testing, and evaluating tooling.

• Evaluate designs regarding cost, manufacturability, serviceability, ergonomics, safety, and compliance with specifications.

• Execute design changes, cost reductions, warranty improvements, and manufacturing methods.

• Perform and analyze tests to track results and make improvements.

• Perform root cause analysis and work towards resolutions.

• Participate in trial testing, machine installation, startup, and support of equipment at customer facilities.

• Ensure the health and safety of others through sound designs applied to manufacturing, assembly, and service.

• Perform other duties as required to meet customers' requirements and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience.

• Experienced 3D CAD user; Solidworks preferred.

• Experience with manufacturing drawings, dimensioning and tolerancing, and manufacturing processes.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with a demonstrated basic knowledge of mechanical systems and manufacturing methods.

• Hands-on mechanical experience, including familiarity with basic tools, assembly, and repair of mechanical apparatus.

• Superior computer skills; well-versed in the Microsoft Office Suite (particularly strong with Excel).

• Experience in 2-D CAD or a similar package to support machine and production plant layouts is preferred.

• Ability to thrive in a team environment, providing support and encouraging collaboration.

• Ability to work in a culture of continuous improvement, utilizing provided business tools to drive simplicity, cost reductions, and overall process improvements.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Collaborative environment working in conjunction with other engineering disciplines, manufacturing, assembly, supply chain, finance, sales, clients, and vendors.

• General work week of 40 hours with the flexibility required to meet project deadlines.

• Comfortable in customer work environments wearing proper protective equipment as required.

• Willing and able to travel to customer sites when required (less than 10% of the time).

• Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment.

• Ability to handle equipment or parts weighing up to 40 pounds to support the machine design process.