Tool Designer I

Lycoming Engines; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lycoming Engines in Williamsport, PA seeks an entry-level Tool Designer I to develop and maintain tooling processes for engine components. You will use CAD to design and verify jigs, fixtures, gauges, and simple machines, and create CNC programs for multi-axis tooling.

The role requires an Associate degree or 2-year certificate and preferably 1 year of related experience, with strong computer skills and ability to read blueprints. This on-site position is full-time on first shift.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two-year certificate in Tool Technology, Automated Manufacturing, CAM/CNC Programming or equivalent.
• One year of experience preferred.
• Proficiency with computers and software including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret simple to intermediate blue prints.
• Ability to articulate in written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed operational processes for parts, sub-assemblies, and engine build with mistake proofing.
• Utilize CAD systems for design, detail, and checking of jigs, fixtures, gauges, tools, and simple machines.
• Create and maintain CNC programs for multiple axis machines; write, edit, troubleshoot tooling programs.
• Tool designer owns process and program until proven out.
• Perform work safely and to quality/production standards.
• Maintain equipment, tools, and work area in a clean professional condition.
• Prepare or maintain required documentation for the job classification.
• Perform other duties inherent to the job classification.

Skills

Read blueprints

CNC programming

MS Office

Written & spoken communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or 2-year certificate in Tool Technology/Automated Manufacturing/CAM-CNC

Tools

CAD systems

CAM/CNC software

MS Office

Job description

Position Title: TOOL DESIGNER I

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT EXEMPT

Department: 16

Grade: T-5

Division: P&M UNIT TOP UNIT

Date: 06/22/2018

Test Required for Placement: NO

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.

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.

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.

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Recruiting Company

Textron Systems: Lycoming Engines

Primary Location

US-Pennsylvania-Williamsport

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Standard

Shift

First Shift

Worksite

Onsite

Job Posting

11/04/2026, 12:18:34 PM