Tool Designer

ITC, Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ITC, Inc. in Peoria, IL is seeking a Tool Designer to develop and update tool designs and workholding for manufacturing processes. You will create 3D models and 2D prints, set up documentation, and support tool design inquiries to keep parts within specification.

Responsibilities include reviewing process routing, guiding fixture and cutting assembly design, and collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to meet deadlines on multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or similar field preferred.
• Strong knowledge in manufacturing, especially turning, milling, drilling and tapping.
• At least two years of work experience in fixture/tool design, 3D modeling and 2D drawing.
• Experience in 3D/2D CAD/CAM systems (NX and Creo/Pro-E preferred).Read blueprints.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review manufacturing information (process routing, 3D model, workholding) to update tool design documentation and set up parts for manufacturing.
• Evaluate and design workholding to manufacture parts on selected machines.
• Create new or modify 3D Models and 2D Prints of workholding and cutting assemblies.
• Set up workholding documentation in manufacturing systems per Standard Processes.
• Modify and troubleshoot models to ensure accurate design.
• Create machining/assembly layouts for manufacturing.
• Provide shop support for tool design inquiries to ensure parts meet specification.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in engineering meetings.
• Identify opportunities for tool design optimization and cost reduction.
• Manage multiple projects and prioritize requests to meet timelines.

Skills

Machining processes

Blueprint reading

Project management

Communication skills

Regulations understanding

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or similar field

Tools

NX

Creo/Pro-E

Job description

Our large manufacturing client located in Peoria, Illinois, is looking for a Tool Designer, to add to their team.

Job Description

Depending on experience, responsibilities include:

• Review manufacturing information (e.g., process routing, 3D model, workholding) of new or existing parts, as applicable, to ensure proper development or update of tool design documentation and set up of part (s) for manufacturing
• Evaluate and design workholding as needed to manufacture part(s) in selected machines
• Create new or modify existing 3D Models and 2D Prints of selected workholding utilizing CAD software.
• Properly set up workholding documentation in manufacturing systems as per Standard Processes
• Create new or modify existing 3D Models and 2D Prints of selected cutting assemblies, tool components and manufacturing engineering models as needed
• Properly set up documentation in manufacturing systems as per Standard Processes Update machine tool models according to specification.
• Modify and troubleshoot models to ensure accurate design
• Create machining/assembly layouts for manufacturing
• Assist with any tool design inquiry, issue, or concern on a promptly matter to ensure manufacturing of parts to specification
• Provide shop support as needed for tool design inquiries
• Participate of engineering team meetings, and collaborate as needed
• Identify opportunities for tool design optimization and cost reduction
• Work with cross-functional teams, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers & Operations Leaders on assigned projects or activities
• Manage multiple projects, prioritize requests and meet timelines

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor or Associate's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or similar field is preferred
• Strong knowledge in manufacturing, specially machining processes such as turning, milling, drilling and tapping is required
• At least two years of work experience on fixture/tool design, 3D modeling and 2D drawing, is required
• Must have experience in 3D/2D CAD/CAM systems. NX and Creo/Pro-E preferred Ability to read blueprints is a must.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and to meet deadlines is required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required
• Ability to read and understand regulations and procedures is required

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer.