Tool Designer

MetalCraft of Mayville•West Bend, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Tool Room Manager in Mayville, this role focuses on designing production tooling and working on continuous improvement projects for the West Bend plant. The designer will create tools to manufacture components according to customer specifications, including arc weld fixtures, machine fixtures, assembly fixtures, assembly tools, brake press tooling, and punch press tooling. Responsibilities also include evaluating and improving current production processes, providing solid modeling support to tool makers, collaborating during tool building and modification, reviewing Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) for tooling updates, assigning tool numbers, maintaining tooling records, attending project meetings, adhering to the company's Quality Policy, following safety procedures, and performing other assigned tool room duties.

Requirements

Associate degree in Mechanical Design or 5 years practical experience in tool and die or tool design.
Proficient blueprint reading skills.
Knowledge of conventional machining practice.
Knowledge of manual and robotic welding.
Knowledge of product and process development.
Quality orientation and attention to detail.
Problem analysis and problem resolution
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
2 years minimum solid modeling experience preferably using Pro-Engineer or Creo
Computer proficiency
Basic knowledge of GD&T

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Journeyman (tool and die) a plus.

Responsibilities

Design tools to make components per customer specifications. Tool types included but not limited to arc weld fixtures, machine fixtures, assembly fixtures, assembly tools, brake press tooling and punch press tooling.
Evaluate current production processes for improvements. Design tooling to support those improvements.
Provide solid modeling support to tool makers as required.
Work with tool makers as required as new tools are being built or existing tools modified.
Review Engineering Change Notices (ECN) for tool modification requirements.
Assign tool numbers to jobs and maintain tooling records.
Attend project meetings as required to provide necessary inputs to team.
Adhere to company Quality Policy and follow appropriate procedures as documented in the training agreement.
Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Perform other tool room related duties as assigned.