Tool Design Engineer

• Sloan has an opening for a Tool Designer based in our Franklin Park IL this role you will be responsible for designing and modifying manufacturing tooling used to support production operations including fixtures work holding cutting tools gages and related equipment. This role translates manufacturing and design intent into robust safe and manufacturable tooling solutions that support efficient repeatable production processes.

  What you will do:

  • Own assigned tool design requests from receipt through final release managing scope priorities and followup to drive timely completion.
  • Collaborate with requestors and crossfunctional teams to fully understand design intent application requirements equipment interfaces and process constraints.
  • Review production equipment manufacturing processes and existing tooling to ensure designs account for functional safety ergonomic and operational considerations.
  • Develop 3D CAD models for fixtures cutting tools work holding gages and other manufacturing aids.
  • Review design concepts with stakeholders revise as needed and obtain approval prior to release.
  • Produce complete accurate and errorfree engineering drawings and bills of material that conform to company standards industry standards and best drafting practices.
  • Prepare tool layouts identifying tooling cutting sequences and stationbystation operations for production equipment.
  • Support fabrication build and implementation by coordinating with tool room personnel vendors and internal teams to clarify design intent and resolve issues.
  • Perform peer reviews of other tool designers work to ensure quality accuracy and standards compliance.
  • Apply lessons learned and continuous improvement practices to enhance tooling design quality efficiency and reliability

  What you will need:

  • Bachelors degree in engineering
  • 5 Years Tool Designer Experience
  • Ability to quickly understand equipment processes and design intent to prevent errors and rework.
  • Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD software specifically Creo and/or SolidWorks
  • Demonstrated track record of producing accurate errorfree drawings suitable for fabrication and production use.
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to work directly with manufacturing quality engineering and shop personnel.
  • Proven ability to independently develop tooling solutions from concept to release with minimal direction.
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing processes including machining and/or assembly operations.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple design requests simultaneously and follow through to completion.
  • Strong proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and 2D engineering drawings including GD&T and standard drafting practices.

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