Tool Designer

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. seeks a Tooling Design Engineer to design production tooling and support continuous improvement projects at the West Bend plant.

You will design fixtures and tooling, provide solid modeling support, and collaborate with tool makers on new builds and modifications. The role requires an associate degree or equivalent experience, strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge, plus 2+ years of solid modeling in Pro/Engineer or Creo.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Design or 5 years practical experience in tool and die or tool design.
• Certification as a Journeyman (tool and die) a plus.
• Proficient blueprint reading skills.
• Knowledge of conventional machining practice.
• Knowledge of manual and robotic welding.
• Knowledge of product and process development.
• Quality orientation and attention to detail.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• 2 years minimum solid modeling experience preferably using Pro-Engineer or Creo
• Computer proficiency
• Basic knowledge of GD&T

Responsibilities

• Design tools to make components per customer specifications.
• Evaluate current production processes for improvements. Design tooling to support those improvements.
• Provide solid modeling support to tool makers as required.
• Work with tool makers as required as new tools are being built or existing tools modified.
• Review ECN for tool modification requirements.
• Assign tool numbers to jobs and maintain tooling records.
• Attend project meetings to provide inputs to team.
• Adhere to Quality Policy and follow procedures as documented in the training agreement.
• Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform other tool room related duties as assigned.

Skills

Solid modeling

Pro/Engineer

Creo

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Welding

Machining

Product development

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Design

Journeyman (tool and die)

Tools

Pro/Engineer

Creo

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Tool Room Manager in Mayville to design production tooling and work on continuous improvement projects in the West Bend plant.

Responsibilities

• Design tools to make components per customer specifications. Tool types included but not limited to arc weld fixtures, machine fixtures, assembly fixtures, assembly tools, brake press tooling and punch press tooling.
• Evaluate current production processes for improvements. Design tooling to support those improvements.
• Provide solid modeling support to tool makers as required.
• Work with tool makers as required as new tools are being built or existing tools modified.
• Review Engineering Change Notices (ECN) for tool modification requirements.
• Assign tool numbers to jobs and maintain tooling records.
• Attend project meetings as required to provide necessary inputs to team.
• Adhere to company Quality Policy and follow appropriate procedures as documented in the training agreement.
• Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform other tool room related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Design or 5 years practical experience in tool and die or tool design.
• Certification as a Journeyman (tool and die) a plus.
• Proficient blueprint reading skills.
• Knowledge of conventional machining practice.
• Knowledge of manual and robotic welding.
• Knowledge of product and process development.
• Quality orientation and attention to detail.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• 2 years minimum solid modeling experience preferably using Pro-Engineer or Creo
• Computer proficiency
• Basic knowledge of GD&T

Metalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabilities