Tool Design Engineer

GWS Tool Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GWS Tool Group in Nashville, TN, seeks a Tool Design Engineer to lead the concept design phase for special form tools, indexable cutting tools and inserts, producing detailed drawings and defining production routings for tooling used across industries. The role requires close collaboration with Sales, Production and Customers to ensure tooling is designed and delivered accurately and on schedule.

You will support design and quotation activities, gather engineering data, and assist with order

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• SolidWorks/AutoCAD experience required.
• Machining experience preferred.
• Vocational/apprenticeship valued.
• Computer programming experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Design and quote custom form tools, inserts, and indexable cutting tools.
• Collect data by interfacing with customers and sales reps to help select tool types.
• Gather manufacturing and engineering data to evaluate production feasibility and provide accurate quotations.
• Communicate with customers about quotations, applications and design engineering.
• Assist inside sales with order processing, phone calls, and mail during peak periods.
• Request material quotes for materials when needed.
• Make engineering changes to existing designs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Read blueprints

Spatial awareness

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Conceptualize complex geometry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Machining experience preferred

Vocational school or apprenticeship valued

Tools

SolidWorks/AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Tool Design Engineer

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Director of Engineering

Classification: Non-Exempt

Location: Nashville, TN

Travel: None

Job Summary:

TheCutting Tool Designeris responsible forinitiatingand completingthe concept design phase for special formtools, complexIndexable cutting tools,and inserts. This includes producing detailed drawings and defining production routings for tooling used across various industries. The role involves close collaboration with Sales, Production, and Customers to ensure tooling is designed and delivered accurately and on schedule.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Design andQuotecustomformtools, Inserts andCBN, PCD, SCD and Indexable cutting tools.
• Collect data by interfacing with customers and sales reps to help make a selection of tooltypes.
• Gather manufacturing and engineering data to effectively evaluate production feasibility of the customer request and provideaccuratequotations to the customer.
• Communicate with customers about quotations,applicationsand design engineering.
• Assistinside sales with order processing, phone calls, and mail during times of excessive load.
• Request material quotes for materials when needed.
• Make engineering changes to existing designs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering is preferred.
• Machining experience is preferred.
• The abilityto read blueprints isrequired.
• SolidWorks/AutoCAD experience isrequired.
• Vocational school or apprenticeshipvalued.
• Computer programming experience isvalued.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of cutting tool series application understanding.
• Must have MS office skills.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability todemonstratea high levelof spatial awareness and ability to conceptualize complex geometry.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Strong organizationalskills andattention to detail.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolongedperiods ofsitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds at a time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discriminationon the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.