Tool Design Engineer

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.•Springfield, MA

1d•$47,280 - $90,360•Hybrid

About The Position

Tool Design Engineers design fixtures, gauges and cutting tools from written tool design requests (TDR). They operate Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems to create solid model assemblies and fully dimensioned detail tool design drawings. Tool design skills must be utilized to properly dimension and tolerance fixtures, gauges and cutters so they produce product design parts to print by either direct or derived resultant dimensions. They need to evaluate new and existing manufacturing operations to fully understand and to optimize their designs. Tool Design Engineers also perform basic Process Engineering activities such as part BOM and routing, establish process documentation, debugging manufacturing processes, CNC/CAM Programming, and other engineering duties as needed.

Requirements

Must have a general knowledge of CNC machining capabilities.
Must have knowledge of standard and special designed cutters.
Understand machine layouts and at times do small machine design.
Create enlarged comparator inspection screens.
Distinguish the difference between high production and experimental tooling.
Associates in Engineering Degree or equivalent.
Drawing background by formal education or equivalent.
Computer Aided Design (CAD) experience with a major system. SolidWorks preferred.
Good command of the English language demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills.
15 Years or more experience preferred making drawings using CAD.
High Level Fixture, Gage and Cutter design.
Basic Process Engineering responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Performs a variety of tasks.
Works under general supervision.
A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Responsibilities

Design original concept of complex fixtures, gauges and cutters.
Modify existing fixtures, gauges and cutters.
Use and understand ASME Y14.5M 1994-2009 impact on tool designs and tolerances.
Incorporate standard purchased tooling components as needed into the tool designs.
Design all types of gauging used within the industry.
Design and/or modify fixtures for high volume production.
Check tool designs by validating their accuracy and function.
Make all hydraulic and/or pneumatic schematics as required.
Manage tool design work load and prioritize accordingly.
Interact with NPD Process Engineers to optimize tool designs for manufacturing quality and costs.
Interact with NPD Product Engineers to optimize tool designs for part fit and function.
Evaluate existing designs so new designs are continually improved and enhanced.
Use various file management software.
Properly save the tool designs on the approved network filing area or systems.
Interact, as needed, with S&W Tool Makers and vendor machine shops.
Complete other CAD related requests.
Use SAP to create new or modify BOM and routings.
Responsible for basic Engineering tasks for accuracy and completion timeline.
Designs a wide variety of tools consistent with standard tool configuration, including cutting and forming tools.
Works with engineering to identify problems with performance or tool life and recommends solutions or enhancements.
Create Tool Design drawings under minimal supervision and guidance.
Peer Drafting and Tool Design Checking responsibilities.
Produce Production Process Documents.
Assist in the manufacture of Engineering Pilot Lots (EPL).
Responsible to fully dimensioned process drawings.
Basic level CNC code creation and debug.