Tool Designer

6 Degrees Search; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking an experienced Tool Designer to join a manufacturing client. You will develop tooling solutions, support production, and collaborate with engineering and operations teams.

You will translate part requirements into practical designs, create detailed drawings, and assist fabrication, validation, and continuous improvement of tooling processes.

This role emphasizes quality, reliability, and efficient setup to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical training in mechanical design, manufacturing technology, or related field
• Experience designing tooling, jigs, fixtures, or related manufacturing equipment
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo, or equivalent
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and tolerances
• Working knowledge of machining processes, tooling materials, and fabrication methods
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across departments

Responsibilities

• Design tooling, jigs, fixtures, and manufacturing aids for machining, assembly, and inspection operations
• Create and revise 3D CAD models, drawings, and bills of materials
• Review part drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements to determine appropriate tooling concepts
• Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance analysis, and design-for-manufacturability principles
• Select suitable tooling materials, components, and manufacturing methods
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, machinists, toolmakers, production personnel, and quality teams
• Support tooling fabrication, tryouts, validation, and production implementation
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and recommend improvements to accuracy, reliability, setup time, and operator usability
• Maintain design documentation, revision control, and engineering change records
• Coordinate with outside tooling suppliers as needed

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree or technical training in mechanical design, manufacturing technology, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Creo

Job description

We are searching for an experienced Tool Designer to join one of our manufacturing clients. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys developing practical tooling solutions, solving manufacturing challenges, and collaborating with engineering and production teams.

Position Summary

The Tool Designer will design and develop tooling, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and related manufacturing aids that support efficient production and consistent product quality. This individual will translate part requirements into accurate designs, prepare detailed drawings, and support tooling fabrication, implementation, and improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design tooling, jigs, fixtures, and manufacturing aids for machining, assembly, and inspection operations.

• Create and revise 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and bills of materials.

• Review part drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements to determine appropriate tooling concepts.

• Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance analysis, and design-for-manufacturability principles.

• Select suitable tooling materials, components, and manufacturing methods.

• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, machinists, toolmakers, production personnel, and quality teams.

• Support tooling fabrication, tryouts, validation, and production implementation.

• Troubleshoot tooling issues and recommend improvements to accuracy, reliability, setup time, and operator usability.

• Maintain design documentation, revision control, and engineering change records.

• Coordinate with outside tooling suppliers as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical training in mechanical design, manufacturing technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Demonstrated experience designing tooling, jigs, fixtures, or related manufacturing equipment.

• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo, or an equivalent platform.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and dimensional tolerances.

• Working knowledge of machining processes, tooling materials, and fabrication methods.

• Ability to develop designs that account for part location, clamping, clearances, accessibility, and repeatability.

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in toolmaking, CNC machining, or manufacturing engineering.

• Experience designing tooling for precision components or complex assemblies.

• Familiarity with inspection fixtures, gauges, and coordinate measuring machine (CMM) requirements.

• Experience with pneumatic or hydraulic clamping systems.

• Knowledge of CAD file management or product data management systems.