Tool Engineer Level 3
About The Position
The Tool Engineer designs industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and machine attachments for production or experimental use, considering accessibility, economy, mobility, and performance requirements. The role supports the design of testing and prototype fixtures as needed and creates drawings, tolerance stack-up analyses, exploded views, and models from supplied sketches, marked prints, catalog references, layouts, and other information. The position is onsite in Palmdale, California, and is listed as a 12-month contract with a 9x80 work schedule. No security clearance is required.
Requirements
- At least 6 years of CATIA design experience, with high proficiency in 3D modeling and detailing.
- Familiarity with industry standards related to detailed drawing requirements, including ANSI and ISO.
- Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to manage technical details.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
- Design industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and machine attachments for production or experimental use.
- Support the design of testing and prototype fixtures, if necessary.
- Create drawings, tolerance stack-up analyses, exploded views, and models using supplied information such as sketches, marked prints, catalog references, and layouts.
- Design components for a variety of manufacturing processes, including castings, forgings, stampings, powdered metal, machine-turned components, and molded plastics.
- Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to drawings.
- Generate drawings in accordance with industry design standards such as ANSI and ISO.
- Follow internal procedures and standards, including customer rules and drafting guidelines.
- Participate in supplier and customer meetings to understand and implement stakeholder needs while ensuring functionality, feasibility, and cost considerations.
- Coordinate and chair task clarification meetings with local team members as necessary.
- Complete assigned tasks within established project timelines.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
