Tool & Gage Designer — Hybrid (GD&T, CAD)

Paligen Technologies; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Paligen Technologies is seeking an experienced Tool and Gage Designer in Clearwater, FL (Hybrid) to serve as a technical specialist in tooling design. You will coordinate with management and SMEs to ensure best practices across the organization and deliver complete design packages.

The role requires 5+ years in tool and gage design, advanced GD&T skills, and familiarity with DoD processes. Travel up to 10% and an office environment are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in tool and gage design.
• Advanced understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Advanced understanding of ASME Y14.43 Gage and Fixture Dimension & Tolerancing Principles.
• Advanced understanding of ASME Y14.100 and associated drafting specifications.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
• Familiarity with machine tool operation, i.e. mill, lathe, surface grinder, EDM.
• Familiarity with mechanical inspection, CMM, and open setup.
• Understanding of DoD design process and project structure.
• Ability to obtain a Secret DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review sketches/layouts.
• Provide complete design and drawing packages for custom tooling and production gages.
• Create and check drawings for correctness and compliance with ASME Y14.5
• Provide guidance to technical staff & customers in the development of technical documentation to applicable industry standards.
• Proactively work with internal and external teammates to ensure the technical compliance of designs and all internal and customer design requirements are satisfied.
• Maintain knowledge on related industry best practices and technological advancements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

GD&T

ASME Y14.5

ASME Y14.43

ASME Y14.100

DFM

Design for DoD

Education

AS or Engineering Technology degree

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

3D CAD

CMM

Machine tools (mill, lathe, EDM)

Job description

Paligen Technologies is seeking an experienced Tool and Gage Designer in Clearwater, FL (Hybrid) to serve as a technical specialist in tooling design. You will coordinate with management and SMEs to ensure best practices across the organization and deliver complete design packages.

The role requires 5+ years in tool and gage design, advanced GD&T skills, and familiarity with DoD processes. Travel up to 10% and an office environment are expected.