Sr. Tool Design Engineer

Parker•Irvine, CA

43d•$33 - $55

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY Designs components or portions of a system of components to develop or improve existing , Tools, Fixtures, and equipment while reducing cost, enhancing performance, or facilitating manufacturing operations. Develops product or system layouts, drawings and schematics using computer‐aided design tools and provides related technical support and coordination. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Under direction of Manufacturing Engineering Lead , develops assigned portions of design by analyzing Tools, Fixtures or equipment specifications, performance requirements, and existing manufacturing capability. Performs routine design and supports fabrication of new mechanical or electromechanical components, subsystems, and systems, by applying advanced drafting and basic engineering principles. Prepares product or system layouts, detailed drawings, assembly drawings, and schematics by using computer- aided design tools and following industry and/or military drawing standards. May assist in developing basic data and preparing preliminary layouts, sketches, notes and documentation in response to customer proposal requests. Reviews drawings and layouts prepared by others to ensure clarity, completeness, form, fit, function, and conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications. Identifies errors, omissions, and other deficiencies. Conducts routine analyses and/or tests pertaining to the development of new designs, methods, materials or processes by applying advanced drafting and basic engineering principles and company standards, and generating reports, procedures, or change proposals. May provide input to development and test requirements. Provides technical information as input to product engineering planning by researching manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations. Recommends changes to refine and enhance Tools, Fixtures, and equipment by applying continuous improvement principles and techniques. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, and/or participating in professional associations. Manage the repair and Preventive Maintenance (PM) of all the tools, fixtures, and equipment.

Requirements

Completion of Bachelor's degree in the field of mechanical engineering or a related subject matter.
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through seven years of related experience in drafting and design, including two or more years at the Designer level.
Extensive knowledge of drafting principles, concepts, and techniques.
Advanced knowledge of design and drawing practices, tolerancing and use of computer‐aided design and basic engineering analysis tools.
May require basic understanding of hydraulic principles, kinematics, and stress analysis; materials selection and manufacturing methods and develops familiarity with military and commercial specifications and standards applicable to product line; electronics schematics and principles of circuit design.
General knowledge of aerospace or similar industry products and customers.
Ability to implement and effectively apply continuous improvement methods.
Proficient in use of 2D CAD/CAM and 3D CAD/CAM wireframe preferably with CATIA.
Ability to use standard business applications software and to use project management, graphics and word processing applications to communicate status, actions, recommendations and other technical information with clarity and precision.
Ability to work on complex assignments where independent action and a high degree of initiative are required.
Ability to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.
Ability to read and interpret technical journals and reports.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal‐setting, performance feedback, and self‐development activities.
U.S. Citizen required

Responsibilities

Under direction of Manufacturing Engineering Lead , develops assigned portions of design by analyzing Tools, Fixtures or equipment specifications, performance requirements, and existing manufacturing capability.
Performs routine design and supports fabrication of new mechanical or electromechanical components, subsystems, and systems, by applying advanced drafting and basic engineering principles.
Prepares product or system layouts, detailed drawings, assembly drawings, and schematics by using computer- aided design tools and following industry and/or military drawing standards.
May assist in developing basic data and preparing preliminary layouts, sketches, notes and documentation in response to customer proposal requests.
Reviews drawings and layouts prepared by others to ensure clarity, completeness, form, fit, function, and conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications.
Identifies errors, omissions, and other deficiencies.
Conducts routine analyses and/or tests pertaining to the development of new designs, methods, materials or processes by applying advanced drafting and basic engineering principles and company standards, and generating reports, procedures, or change proposals.
May provide input to development and test requirements.
Provides technical information as input to product engineering planning by researching manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations.
Recommends changes to refine and enhance Tools, Fixtures, and equipment by applying continuous improvement principles and techniques.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, and/or participating in professional associations.
Manage the repair and Preventive Maintenance (PM) of all the tools, fixtures, and equipment.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Pay Range: $32.95/hr to $54.92/hr
Participation in Annual Incentive Program
Benefit & Retirement Plans Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
Career development and tuition reimbursement.
Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.