Tool Designer – Creo CAD & 3D Modeling for Manufacturing

Solar Turbines Incorporated; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Tool Designer to translate engineering concepts into manufacturable tooling. You will design using Creo Parametric, run basic FEA in ANSYS, and support production through shop-floor collaboration.

This role emphasizes GD&T, Make-Buy analysis, and documentation of requirements and design decisions. Join a global engineering team that drives innovation, solves complex problems, and delivers high-quality tooling across multiple programs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional CAD software experience, Creo Parametric preferred.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience with shop floor exposure.
• Professional application of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.

Responsibilities

• Interpret tool orders and develop tooling concepts.
• Create manufacturing drawings and document functional requirements.
• Review concepts with internal customers and suppliers.
• Perform basic FEA using ANSYS Workbench and participate in Make-Buy analyses.
• Support daily technical production needs and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Creo Parametric

CAD software

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)

Tools

ANSYS

Windchill

Excel

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Tool Designer to translate engineering concepts into manufacturable tooling. You will design using Creo Parametric, run basic FEA in ANSYS, and support production through shop-floor collaboration.

This role emphasizes GD&T, Make-Buy analysis, and documentation of requirements and design decisions. Join a global engineering team that drives innovation, solves complex problems, and delivers high-quality tooling across multiple programs.