Tooling Design Engineer

Altair•Burbank, CA

39d•$115,000

About The Position

Designs and builds metallic ducting and tubing structures combined with composite layup insulation built around these ducting systems. Products are designed in 3D using Catia V5/SolidWorks CAD software, after which the models are transferred to the Tool Designer to create a complete tooling package. The Tool Design Engineer will coordinate and collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers (ME), Quality Engineers (QE), and production to determine the scope of tooling design that best suit the application. They will work with Tool Designers and QE to ensure proper GD&T and tolerance stack up of tool designs. They will act as liaison between Tool Designers, ME and QE to ensure that the drawing is reviewed and signed as quickly as possible to transfer the drawings to fabrication. The Tool Design Engineer will be the subject matter expert on tooling and gaging who focuses on implementation and design details, leaving ME and QE to focus on program and process needs. Typical tools include assembly and weld fixtures, mandrels, drill jigs, templates, form dies, go/no-go gauges, etc. This position will assist the Tool Designers when product 3D model is not available by working with Design Engineer to create the model for tooling design. This position will require good knowledge of GD&T to effectively apply feature tolerances for in-house and outsourced tool fabrication. Under minimal supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to: Assist primary Tool Designers using Catia v5/SolidWorks to design and draft complex tool assemblies from product CAD models as required. Calculate, apply, and check complete GD&T per ASME Y14.5-2018 and gaging principles per ASME Y14.43 for tools. Define requirements for tools which need simulation aided design. Is the focal point between simulation team and Tool Designers. Establish tool design, manufacturing, and inspection guideline documentation for the department. Check tool work orders for completeness of information and actively work with ME, QE, and Production to brainstorm the most effective tooling design. Create, modify, and standardize tool work orders to streamline tooling workflow. Evaluate non-conforming tools, identify root causes, and recommend rework approach. Work closely with Design Engineering (DE), ME, Tool Designers, and QE from start to completion of tooling design package for production. Work with CMM group when reverse engineering of a tool is required. Follow all Senior policies and procedures. Adapt to fast-paced aerospace industry; multitasking ability is desired. Must be punctual and have good attendance. Other duties as assigned. In addition to the above, Tool Designer Engineer is to maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area using safety standards and expectations while adhering to all quality practices. Senior is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

This position requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and a minimum of five (5) years tooling design experience, or equivalent.
Experience using SolidWorks and/or Catia v5 for model and drawing creation.
Well versed in the application of GD&T and feature tolerances per ASME Y14.5-2018 (2009 acceptable).
Well versed in gaging and fixturing principles per ASME Y14.43.
Well versed in engineering print interpretation.
Knowledgeable with specifying tooling material for various tooling such as Aluminum alloys, tool steel, stainless steel alloys, titanium, copper, and its derivatives.
Ability to optimize tooling design to reduce fabrication cost.
Ability to balance the tool designer workload and monitor the tasks progress.
Create a weekly report of the status of the tooling design task for department manager/sup review.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with model-based definition is a plus.
Familiarity with function and capabilities of traditional mills, lathes, and wire EDM is desired.
Familiarity with principles of designing for 3D printing (additive manufacturing)(particularly FDM) is a plus.
Ability to reverse engineer point clouds from old tools is a plus.
Familiarity with CNC programming and Mastercam operation is desired.

Responsibilities

Assist primary Tool Designers using Catia v5/SolidWorks to design and draft complex tool assemblies from product CAD models as required.
Calculate, apply, and check complete GD&T per ASME Y14.5-2018 and gaging principles per ASME Y14.43 for tools.
Define requirements for tools which need simulation aided design. Is the focal point between simulation team and Tool Designers.
Establish tool design, manufacturing, and inspection guideline documentation for the department.
Check tool work orders for completeness of information and actively work with ME, QE, and Production to brainstorm the most effective tooling design.
Create, modify, and standardize tool work orders to streamline tooling workflow.
Evaluate non-conforming tools, identify root causes, and recommend rework approach.
Work closely with Design Engineering (DE), ME, Tool Designers, and QE from start to completion of tooling design package for production.
Work with CMM group when reverse engineering of a tool is required.
Follow all Senior policies and procedures.
Adapt to fast-paced aerospace industry; multitasking ability is desired.
Must be punctual and have good attendance.
Other duties as assigned.
Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area using safety standards and expectations while adhering to all quality practices.