Tool Designer

NSI INDUSTRIES•Norridge, IL

12d•$40 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

NSI Industries is seeking a Tool Designer for its Norridge, Illinois location, a progressive die-casting manufacturer. This full-time, first-shift role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Tool Designer is accountable for mold design, part engineering, gage and fixture engineering, engineering file management, and tool-design-related checklists. The stated pay range is $40.00–$50.00 per hour; final pay depends on the selected candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and work location. The role works with SolidWorks and Cimatron to develop and revise mold designs, verify part-print dimensions against customer models, and support mold construction. The designer also collaborates with Quality and Production, communicates design concerns, supports quotes and DFM, and documents design reviews and tool-steel verification. NSI Industries states that it offers a competitive salary, performance-based and attendance bonuses for certain roles, insurance coverage, a retirement savings plan with company match, paid holidays, and vacation.

Requirements

Tooling experience.
Mold design experience.
SolidWorks experience.
Cimatron experience.

Responsibilities

Design molds using SolidWorks and Cimatron.
Make design and revision changes as necessary.
Use and complete design checklists.
Verify part-print dimensions against customer part models and identify issues that need resolution.
Update part models and drafts according to project requirements.
Assist with gate, overflow, and venting design, as well as part orientation for optimal mold construction.
Assist the Quality and Production departments with gage and fixture designs.
Communicate with customers regarding design concerns.
Consult on quotes for new jobs or job revisions.
Assist with design for manufacturability (DFM) as needed.
Collaborate to communicate design concerns.
Document action items and changes from tool-design review meetings.
Prepare Tool Steel Verification forms with critical dimensions.