Tool & Design Engineer I — CAD Tooling for Manufacturing

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (AR,ME,NE,OH,VT); Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Tool & Design Engineer I to develop and design a variety of tools, dies, gauges, and fixtures for manufacturing and experimental purposes. You will consult with plant personnel to determine specifications, and use CAD to create designs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with manufacturing teams, basic tooling concepts, and cost estimation.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 0-3 years' experience.
• Engineering degree required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

CAD Software

Job description

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Tool & Design Engineer I to develop and design a variety of tools, dies, gauges, and fixtures for manufacturing and experimental purposes. You will consult with plant personnel to determine specifications, and use CAD to create designs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with manufacturing teams, basic tooling concepts, and cost estimation.