Tooling Engineer — Cutting Tool Library Lead

Petersen Incorporated; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Bonuses (quarterly)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Wellness program

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Disability insurance

On-the-job training

Job summary

Petersen Incorporated is seeking a Tooling Specialist in Ogden, UT. You will own the TDM Global tool library, select and specify cutting tooling for each job, and generate initial tool lists to kick off programming.

You will also produce tool assembly prints for setup and collaborate with Estimating and Manufacturing Engineering on tooling strategy. Regular presence on the shop floor is expected to support tooling questions, coordinate with CNC Programmers, and train staff on library usage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or demonstrated experience in machine shop tooling and data management.
• Strong knowledge of cutting tooling, holders, inserts and collets.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and machining operations.

Responsibilities

• Select and specify tooling per job including cutters, holders, inserts and extensions.
• Review drawings and machining plans to determine tooling needs.
• Generate preliminary tool lists per job for programming workflow.
• Coordinate with CNC programmers to ensure tool data in TDM Global is ready.
• Create tool assembly prints for tool setters and verify with Zoller.
• Maintain and review the TDM Global library for duplicates and current specs.

Skills

Tooling selection expertise

CNC tooling knowledge

Drawings interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Modula storage system

Tool data management software

TDM Global

Job description

Petersen Incorporated is seeking a Tooling Specialist in Ogden, UT. You will own the TDM Global tool library, select and specify cutting tooling for each job, and generate initial tool lists to kick off programming.

You will also produce tool assembly prints for setup and collaborate with Estimating and Manufacturing Engineering on tooling strategy. Regular presence on the shop floor is expected to support tooling questions, coordinate with CNC Programmers, and train staff on library usage.