Tool Designer: Precision Jigs, Fixtures & Gauges

Markent Personnel; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Markent Personnel is seeking an experienced Tool Designer to design tooling, jigs, fixtures, and related manufacturing aids to support efficient production and consistent quality. You will translate part requirements into precise designs, prepare drawings, and assist with fabrication, implementation, and ongoing improvements.

The role requires strong GD&T knowledge, proficiency in major CAD platforms, and demonstrated experience in tooling for machining and assembly.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical training in mechanical design, manufacturing technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing tooling, jigs, fixtures, or related manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo, or an equivalent platform.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and dimensional tolerances.
• Working knowledge of machining processes, tooling materials, and fabrication methods.
• Ability to develop designs that account for part location, clamping, clearances, accessibility, and repeatability.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling, jigs, fixtures, and manufacturing aids for machining, assembly, and inspection operations.
• Create and revise 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and bills of materials.
• Review part drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements to determine appropriate tooling concepts.
• Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance analysis, and design-for-manufacturability principles.
• Select suitable tooling materials, components, and manufacturing methods.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, machinists, toolmakers, production personnel, and quality teams.
• Support tooling fabrication, tryouts, validation, and production implementation.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and recommend improvements to accuracy, reliability, setup time, and operator usability.
• Maintain design documentation, revision control, and engineering change records.
• Coordinate with outside tooling suppliers as needed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Multi-project management

Education

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Creo

Job description

Markent Personnel is seeking an experienced Tool Designer to design tooling, jigs, fixtures, and related manufacturing aids to support efficient production and consistent quality. You will translate part requirements into precise designs, prepare drawings, and assist with fabrication, implementation, and ongoing improvements.

The role requires strong GD&T knowledge, proficiency in major CAD platforms, and demonstrated experience in tooling for machining and assembly.