Tool Design Engineer: Precision Fixtures & CAD Mastery

engineeringjobs.net, Inc.; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company in Springfield, MA is seeking a Tool Design Engineer to design fixtures, gauges and cutters, and to optimize tool designs for manufacturing quality and costs.

The role requires CAD/SolidWorks proficiency, familiarity with ASME Y14.5M standards, and ability to produce detailed drawings and schematics. Bachelor's degree not strictly required, but 2–4 years experience is noted in the description.

Qualifications

• Associates in Engineering Degree or equivalent.
• Drawing background by formal education or equivalent.
• CAD experience with a major system. SolidWorks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design original concept of complex fixtures, gauges and cutters.
• Modify existing fixtures, gauges and cutters.
• Use and understand ASME Y14.5M 1994-2009 impact on tool designs and tolerances.
• Incorporate standard purchased tooling components as needed into the tool designs.
• Design all types of gauging used within the industry.
• Design and/or modify fixtures for high volume production.
• Check tool designs by validating their accuracy and function.
• Make all hydraulic and/or pneumatic schematics as required.
• Must have a general knowledge of CNC machining capabilities.
• Must have knowledge of standard and special designed cutters.
• Understand machine layouts and at times do small machine design.
• Create enlarged comparator inspection screens.
• Distinguish the difference between high production and experimental tooling.
• Manage tool design work load and prioritize accordingly.
• Interact with NPD Process Engineers to optimize tool designs for manufacturing quality and costs.
• Interact with NPD Product Engineers to optimize tool designs for part fit and function.
• Evaluate existing designs so new designs are continually improved and enhanced.
• Use various file management software.
• Properly save the tool designs on the approved network filing area or systems.
• Interact, as needed, with S&W Tool Makers and vendor machine shops.
• Complete other CAD related requests.
• Use SAP to create new or modify BOM and routings.
• Responsible for basic Engineering tasks for accuracy and completion timeline.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associates in Engineering Degree or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

Job description

Unknown company in Springfield, MA is seeking a Tool Design Engineer to design fixtures, gauges and cutters, and to optimize tool designs for manufacturing quality and costs.

The role requires CAD/SolidWorks proficiency, familiarity with ASME Y14.5M standards, and ability to produce detailed drawings and schematics. Bachelor's degree not strictly required, but 2–4 years experience is noted in the description.