Tool Design Engineer I designs a wide variety of tools consistent with standard tool configuration, including cutting and forming tools. Determines tool specifications and requirements by interfacing with manufacturing staff to determine the best design for the tool. Being a Tool Design Engineer I performs calculations to determine exact dimensions, materials required and cost of the tools. Works with engineering to identify problems with performance or tool life and recommends solutions or enhancements. Additionally, Tool Design Engineer I typically requires a bachelor’s degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Tool Design Engineer I works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Tool Design Engineer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.
Tooling Design Engineer Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Tooling Design Engineer to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Preparation and modifications of designs;
- Working as part of the tool designing and manufacturing team;
- Creation of factory instruction documentation, parts lists and ensuring costs are understood and communicated;
- Producing 3D models, 2D detailed drawings and assemblies;
- Basic stress analysis of components and structures, FEA and casting flow analysis;
- Customer liaison to ensure highest possible standard of product accuracy and quality;
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings as part of the process;
- Designing of new tools and undertaking product trials;
- Varied design and development work;
- Liaising and collaborating with other technical groups, production and suppliers;
- Designing tooling for use in Machining, Casting, Moulding and Assembly;
- Design of special purpose test equipment and assembly aids.
Requirements:
- be degree/HNC/HND qualified;
- Produce Gantt Chart to ensure agreed delivery date of the project;
- tooling design experience is essential;
- Report to the Project Manager and liaise with Sales Engineer to assist in the creation of an initial proposal drawing of the customers requirements;
- Manage projects for the range of company’s machines tooling;
- Prepare detailed Machine and Tool specification with samples and proposal drawing to be forwarded to the Design Department;
- Familiar with CAD packages (Siemens Solid Edge would be an advantage);
- Familiar with DFSS methodology and associated techniques (e.g. Design For Manufacture and Assembly and Design For Cost);
- Experience of fundamental mechanical design and geometrical tolerances including best practices for machining and assembly;
- A basic understanding of engineering material properties;
- Ability to develop and maintain a strong network across different functional and project groups;
- Hands-on shop floor experience is useful;
- An ability to create designs from concepts through to final manufactured parts;
- Previous experience of designing bespoke tooling;
- Qualified to degree level in a Mechanical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.