Toolholder Design Engineer for Precision CNC

GLOBAL CNC INDUSTRIES, LTD.; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Global CNC Industries is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop new toolholder designs, update existing products, and streamline engineering operations for precision CNC lathe toolholders. You will work on VDI, BMT, PSC/Capto, and driven/live tooling systems, ensuring manufacturability and robust performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, strong CAD (Inventor) and GD&T skills, and experience with gear/transmission design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in mechanical design, preferably CNC tooling or precision manufacturing.
• Experience with gear and transmission design, including torque/speed calculations.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Autodesk Inventor preferred) and strong GD&T knowledge.
• Familiarity with ERP/PLM systems for BOM and drawing management.

Responsibilities

• Develop new toolholders and tooling systems from concept through production (VDI, BMT, PSC/Capto, driven/live).
• Update legacy designs to improve performance, reduce cost, and standardize across families.
• Apply gear and transmission design to tooling systems for optimal torque transmission and durability.
• Design for manufacturability with CNC machining, assembly, and repeatable quality on the shop floor.
• Perform tolerance stack‑up analysis, GD&T, and fit calculations for interchangeability.
• Prototype, test, and coordinate first article inspection before release to production.
• Maintain BOMs, drawings, and engineering changes in ERP/PLM systems.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, production, and vendors to translate designs into production.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Global CNC Industries is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop new toolholder designs, update existing products, and streamline engineering operations for precision CNC lathe toolholders. You will work on VDI, BMT, PSC/Capto, and driven/live tooling systems, ensuring manufacturability and robust performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, strong CAD (Inventor) and GD&T skills, and experience with gear/transmission design.