Tool & Fixture Designer

Tri-Mack Plastics•Bristol, RI

36d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tool & Fixture Designer in Tri-Mack’s Tool Room works as part of our Engineering Team to design molds, fixtures and tooling, furnish drawings for manufacturing, as well as to provide layout and drafting support for timely completion of various engineering projects.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED required, vocational trade school a plus.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in tooling and fixture design; injection molding experience a plus.
Working knowledge of design for assembly, including feature size and tolerances.
Proficient in CAD/CAM technology, with working knowledge of Cimatron Mold Design/CAM Software and SolidWorks. Familiarity with SolidWorks Finite Element Analysis (FEA) preferred.
Proficient with software packages used in the Windows environment, i.e. Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of tooling required to efficiently design components that meet quality requirements, such as feature size, tolerance and surface finish.
Strong blueprint interpretation skills, understanding of tolerance specifications, and good working knowledge of GD&T.
Must be highly organized with time management skills, proven problem-solving abilities, attention to detail and analytical skills.
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal skills along with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
Working knowledge of standard OSHA regulations.
Physical ability to safely move molds and other equipment as needed; to stand, bend, sit and lift up to 40 pounds for 8 to 12 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

Lean manufacturing experience would be helpful.
Familiarity with SolidWorks Finite Element Analysis (FEA) preferred.
injection molding experience a plus.
vocational trade school a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with feasibility assessment for new products.
Review new part numbers for moldability, and perform preliminary mold layout.
Collaborate with internal customers to obtain info required for design of fixtures, tooling etc.
Create mold designs in Cimatron or Solidworks 3D modelling software.
Furnish drawings for tool layout and electronic files for fabrication processes such as CNC machining, wire, EDM, etc.
Design for manufacturability with focus on minimizing secondary operations, focusing on fit, form, function, safety and ergonomics.
Produce bill of materials with new mold designs.
Work closely with the Tool Room to manufacture tooling, including strategy to create complicated tooling components.
Assist in the management of tooling jobs, including ordering required material and components.
Work with the engineering team to maintain drawing controls.
Other activities in support of tool building and design as required.
Keep workstation clean and organized, and work in a manner that ensures your own safety and the safety of your co-workers.
Conduct yourself in an ethical and professional manner and demonstrate Tri-Mack’s Values: Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability and Durability.
Show up on time, work your scheduled hours, get along with co-workers and support others as needed.
Adhere to all AS9100 requirements as specified in work instructions and by your manager.
All other duties and special projects as assigned by your manager.