Tool Designer Level I - 1st Shift

Colonial Group; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

ESOP

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Colonial Group in California is seeking a Tool Designer to drive tooling design and provide production support across the forging facility. You will contribute to the entire product development process at our manufacturing sites.

You will design tools, develop 3D forging models and 2D drawings for quotations, validate designs with FEA simulations, and collaborate with Quality, Process, and Manufacturing teams to meet customer due dates.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2+ years relevant experience required.
• Fundamentals of GD&T required.
• 3D solid modeling experience required.
• Proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Strong problem-solving and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling and support product development.
• Create 3D forging models and 2D drawings for quotations.
• Validate tool designs using FEA simulations.
• Collaborate with Quality, Process, and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Support customer due dates and on-time delivery.
• Interact on the shop floor to solve problems and optimize processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department manager.

Skills

2+ years experience

GD&T fundamentals

3D solid modeling

English proficiency

Critical thinking

Education

Associate degree or 2+ years experience

Tools

FEA software

Job description

Job Summary:

The Tool Designer is responsible for all aspects of tooling design and production support throughout the forging facility. This position will support the entire product development at the designated manufacturing locations.

Job Requirements:

• Responsible for Designing tools and supporting product development.
• Responsible for developing 3D forging models and 2D drawings for quotation
• Will validate designs using FEA simulation software
• May be required to work in other Engineering functions like Quality Engineering, Process Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Work to support customer due dates
• Interact on the shop floor throughout the Company to problem solve and optimize current processes and procedures.
• Perform any other duties not mentioned above when instructed to do so by the department manager.

Skill Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in mechanical/manufacturing/Material Science or 2+ years relevant work experience
• Understand the fundamentals of GD&T
• Design Experience in 3D solid modeling
• English (reading, writing, verbal and comprehension).
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thought to develop, recommend and implement strategies and programs that address company and departmental objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with the company executives, managers, and staff.
• Highly organized and plans effectively.
• Displays a strong ability to analyze issues and solve problems.
• Effectively applies rational, data driven solutions to difficult situations

This position may require access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Why work for APP?

• Medical, Dental, Vision – Generous company contribution, low cost to employee
• Life insurance – 100% company paid - covers employee, spouse and dependent children
• Generous Vacation Time
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Holiday Shut Down (Christmas thru New Year’s)
• Sick Time
• Annual Bonus (based on company meeting Key Results)
• 401k (Company matches up to 4%)
• ESOP Employee Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (100% Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

Compensation:

$20.50 - $28.31 an hour. This is the lowest to highest hourly rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.