Tooling & Fixture Design Engineer (CAD, Automation)

BML Batesville Manufacturing, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription coverage

Short-term disability

EAP

401K matching

Paid time off

Development opportunities

Job summary

Batesville is seeking a hands-on mechanical engineer to design tooling, fixtures, gauges, and machine components using 3D CAD. You will work closely with operators, technicians, engineers, and production leadership to solve practical manufacturing problems and improve tooling performance.

The role offers exposure to mechanical design, CAD, tooling, automation, process improvement, and project management in a diverse manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 5+ years of related experience or equivalent combination.
• Strong CAD skills and proficiency in mechanical design.
• Knowledge of machining processes and safety controls.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify tooling, fixtures, gauges, and machine components using 3D CAD and engineering principles.
• Develop detailed drawings, specifications, bills of material, and other documentation for fabrication and implementation.
• Collaborate with toolmakers, maintenance personnel, fabricators, and suppliers to develop tooling solutions.
• Evaluate tooling and equipment, identify opportunities for improvement, standardization, and cost reduction.
• Conduct annual die reviews and coordinate actions from annual press inspections.
• Obtain quotes and write capital funding requests; coordinate installations or upgrades.
• Provide daily engineering services to maintenance and tool room; track timelines and status.
• Develop project timelines, track action items, and communicate progress.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Machining basics

Safety controls

Analytical skills

CAD

GD&T

Engineering documentation

Mechanical design

On-floor work

Project management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

5+ years related experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Batesville is seeking a hands-on mechanical engineer to design tooling, fixtures, gauges, and machine components using 3D CAD. You will work closely with operators, technicians, engineers, and production leadership to solve practical manufacturing problems and improve tooling performance.

The role offers exposure to mechanical design, CAD, tooling, automation, process improvement, and project management in a diverse manufacturing environment.