Tooling & Drafting Engineer: Design for Manufacturing

IDEX; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Idex is seeking a Drafting/Tooling Engineer in Keene, NH to design, develop, and maintain tooling and fixtures for manufacturing. You will create 2D/3D drawings, analyze tolerances, and collaborate across engineering and production to meet performance and cost goals.

You will support prototype builds, oversee tooling validation, and work with suppliers to ensure tooling meets specifications while improving safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in mechanical/manufacturing field or related degree.
• Strong drafting and design capabilities for tooling and fixtures.
• Experience with GD&T and design-for-manufacture principles.

Responsibilities

• Create/maintain 2D/3D CAD models and drawings for tooling, fixtures, and components.
• Design tooling solutions to improve efficiency, quality and safety.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and product engineering on tooling needs.
• Perform tolerance analysis and material selection for manufacturability.
• Support prototype builds and oversee tooling testing/validation.
• Update drawings per engineering changes and process feedback.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure tools meet specs.
• Execute other related duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD proficiency

GD&T knowledge

Manufacturing engineering

Tooling design

Lean manufacturing

Automation experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

Creo

Job description

Idex is seeking a Drafting/Tooling Engineer in Keene, NH to design, develop, and maintain tooling and fixtures for manufacturing. You will create 2D/3D drawings, analyze tolerances, and collaborate across engineering and production to meet performance and cost goals.

You will support prototype builds, oversee tooling validation, and work with suppliers to ensure tooling meets specifications while improving safety and efficiency.