Tool & Design Engineer I — CAD & Tooling

General Dynamics Corporation; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is seeking a Tool & Design Engineer I in Lincoln, NE to support the design, development, and deployment of tooling for manufacturing. You will work closely with production teams to deliver reliable tooling solutions.

This entry‑level role requires an engineering degree and up to 3 years of experience, plus CAD proficiency and cost estimation capabilities. You will contribute to fixture and tool design, while learning GD&T practices.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required with 0–3 years of experience.
• Engineering discipline/major required, minimum background.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops tools and machinery for manufacturing processes.
• Reviews product design and build requirements to determine tool concepts and specs.
• Develops designs for fixtures, jigs, gauges, cutting and forming tools and carts.
• Uses CAD to create design models and documentation for fabrication.
• Estimates costs, resources, and materials for tools; may manage sourcing.

Skills

Engineering background

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CAD Software

3D Modeling

Job description

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is seeking a Tool & Design Engineer I in Lincoln, NE to support the design, development, and deployment of tooling for manufacturing. You will work closely with production teams to deliver reliable tooling solutions.

This entry‑level role requires an engineering degree and up to 3 years of experience, plus CAD proficiency and cost estimation capabilities. You will contribute to fixture and tool design, while learning GD&T practices.