Tool Designer II

Job Title: Tool Designer II 35020

Description:

• Plans, coordinates, develops and procures new concepts and designs for tooling to facilitate the implementation of new and revised products into the core manufacturing processes.
• Applies necessary Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and uses technical judgment and past experience to evaluate various designs while maintaining and supporting current operations.
• The work typically involves less-complex fixtures, gauges, and tooling, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic engineering.
• This role participates in design reviews and modifies design based on feedback, supports and coordinates with the craftsmen building the tools and gauges, and maintains the tooling database library.
• Receives input from senior designers or engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Works with cross functional teams to design new tooling.
• Participates in multifunctional design review to understand the product design intention and manufacturing processes.
• Provides consultation and recommendations to less experienced designers and engineers.
• Participates in tooling construction problem solving efforts.
• Designs and creates 3 Dimensional (3D) models of tooling components and assemblies with the direction of the manufacturing engineer and tooling design supervisor.

Shift:

• 1st shift, onsite.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical degree

Must Haves:

• 1+ years' experience in the design of assembly tooling, weld tooling, material handling equipment and lifting devices
• 1+ years' experience utilizing Creo modeling or equivalent
• 1+ yeas experience with print reading, project reading and project management

What Sets You Apart:

• Working knowledge of welding processes, manufacturing processes, factory operations, and the ability to read and understand weld drawings and assembly drawings
• Excellent communicator, strong work ethic, integrity, team player, and someone who thrives on problem solving and wants to learn & grow
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
• Hands on experience working in a tool shop as machinist or toolmaker.
• Any 1st hand experience with agricultural equipment or related agricultural experience would be beneficial.