Tool Design Engineer

Optimas Solutions • Wood Dale, IL

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About The Position

Optimas is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions and a manufacturer of cold formed products. Our local, on-the-ground teams understand the nuances of every community we serve. This allows us to adapt with our customers and partners as needs evolve, leveraging
our footprint to remain at your side while providing a highly personalized level of service and support no matter where you find yourself around the globe.
Position Overview:
The Tool Design Engineer for WDM reports to the Engineering Design Manager for WDM. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Lead designer on new product family development.
• Lead designer on multi-die product development.
• Lead technical expert on progression design assessment software (currently Deform).
• Lead technical expert for 3D design (currently Autodesk Inventor).
The ideal candidate will have extensive tool design experience and significant exposure to fastener manufacturing processes and equipment.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum 10 years’ fastener tool design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or material sciences preferred.
• Inspection, Metrology, Metallurgical Analysis Interpretation.
• GD&T, Print Review, Understanding and interpretation of engineering specifications (IFI, ASME, etc). Fastener experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Product Family Development o Perform initial design for manufacturing review. o Outline manufacturability issues. o Develop product progressions and design tools. o Shop floor support.
• Multi-Die Product Development o Perform initial design for manufacturing review. o Assess development complexity. o Recommend design engineer. o Shop floor support. o Support training of colleagues.
• Progression Design Assessment Software o Lead selection process for software. o Achieve resident expert status. o Train colleagues.
• 3D Design Software o Lead selection process for software. o Achieve resident expert status. o Train colleagues.

Benefits

• At Optimas we believe in having a competitive compensation scheme to motivate and retain our employees. More information will be given throughout the process.
• Optimas OE Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Optimas OE Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level