Tool Designer

Oshkosh Corporation•Appleton, WI

About The Position

About Pierce, an Oshkosh company At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions. Job Summary The Tool Designer is responsible for designing and detailing tooling, fixturing, and gauges to support manufacturing processes. This role collaborates closely with engineering and production teams to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and user-friendly tooling solutions.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in tool design or a related role
Proficiency in CAD software
Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Functional knowledge of Geometric design & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Nice To Haves

Experience with fixture design for automation
CMM experience

Responsibilities

Design and develop tooling, fixtures, and gauges to meet manufacturing requirements
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Quality team members, Production team members and leadership to support process development and tooling needs
Work with the product design team to address manufacturability concerns and improve product designs (DFM, Design for Manufacturing)
Create designs that optimize cost efficiency while ensuring ease of use for shop floor operators
Research, evaluate, and procure tooling from external vendors as needed
Maintain accurate documentation and records for tools, fixtures, and related systems
Prepare and present project progress reports and presentations to management
Prepare detailed documentation, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), operating procedures, and design revisions
Perform light duty assembly tasks related to the build, troubleshooting & repair of production tooling
Apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles in tooling design and development
Utilize shop equipment safely and effectively to support tooling build, troubleshooting, and validation activities
Manage tooling design projects from concept through completion with minimal oversight
Other duties as assigned