Tool Designer

Ariel Corporation • Mount Vernon, OH

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Ariel Corporation is hiring a Tool Designer for its Manufacturing Department in Mount Vernon, Ohio. The role designs specialized equipment, jigs, fixtures, and other tools used in industrial manufacturing to produce parts accurately, repeatably, and cost-effectively. The designer translates rough sketches, layouts, and blueprints into 3D CAD models and assembly drawings for tooling and fixtures that support production operations. The work involves understanding production needs and collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Machinists to develop and optimize tools and equipment for safety, quality, and ease of use.

Ariel is a manufacturer of separable reciprocating gas compressors serving the global energy industry. The company describes a team-based culture focused on continuous learning and employee growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical design, or a related technical field.
• 2 to 5+ years of experience in tool, mold, or fixture design.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD or other modeling software.
• Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), tolerance stack-up analysis, and material properties.
• Knowledge of machining, heat treating, assembly, and shop-floor manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed schematics, blueprints, and 3D models using CAD software.
• Select appropriate tooling materials based on the application, with attention to safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Work with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Machinists to integrate new tools into existing processes and practices.
• Facilitate and lead continuous-improvement tasks related to tool-design changes to reduce scrap and cycle time while improving safety, quality, and productivity.

Benefits

• Quarterly cash profit-sharing bonuses averaging 10% of annual earnings.
• 401(k) with a 100% company match up to 6%, plus an annual company-paid contribution.
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability coverage.
• On-site corporate wellness clinic for employees and dependents enrolled in the comprehensive benefit plan.
• Paid holidays and a paid-time-off program.
• Tuition reimbursement and student debt relief programs.
• Company-provided tools.
• Yearly boot voucher.

What This Job Offers

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