Tool Designer I

Bell; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Tool Designer to enhance operational processes for parts and engine builds. In this role, you will utilize CAD systems to design and maintain jigs and fixtures, while also developing CNC programs for multi-axis machine tools. You will collaborate across various departments to ensure compliance with operational standards and customer requirements. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact production quality and efficiency. If you are passionate about technology and eager to adopt new innovations, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certificate in Tool Technology or equivalent required.
• 1+ year experience preferred with proficiency in CNC programming.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain operational processes for engine builds.
• Interface with multiple departments to solve problems efficiently.

Skills

CNC Programming

Tool Design

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Blueprint Reading

Education

Associate Degree in Tool Technology

Two-Year Certificate in Automated Manufacturing

Tools

CAD Systems

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

JOB SCOPE:

● Create and maintain detailed operational processes for parts, sub-assemblies, and engine build ensuring that mistake proofing techniques are incorporated into these processes.

● Utilization of CAD systems for the design, detail, and checking of simple to intermediate level jigs, fixtures, gauges, tools, and simple machines.

● Creation and maintenance of simple to intermediate level CNC programs for multiple axis machine tools including writing, editing, troubleshooting, and correcting tooling/programming problems.

● Tool designer owns process and program until proven out.

● Interface with numerous departments, including but not limited to, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Product Support, Materials, Procurement and Sales. Works across payrolls, functions and shifts to solve problems in a timely manner.

● Provide operational processes, designs, and programs in such a manner that complies with Lycoming processes and procedures to meet customer requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Perform assigned work in a safety conscious manner.

● Perform assigned work to specific quality and production standards.

● Maintain equipment, tools, and work area in a clean professional condition.

● Prepare or maintain all documentation necessary for the job classification.

● Perform other duties inherently required of the job classification.

● Must be capable and willing to adopt new technologies and travel up to 10% of the time for training and troubleshooting purposes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

● Associate degree or two-year certificate program in Tool Technology, Automated Manufacturing, CAM/CNC Programming or equivalent. Previous education or job experience may allow waiver of educational requirements.

● One-year experience preferred.

● Demonstrated proficiency with computers and various types of software including Microsoft office Word and Excel.

● Ability to read and interpret simple to intermediate level blue prints.

● Ability to articulate in both written and spoken communication.