Tool Designer 1

Job Title: Tool Designer

Job ID: 8149

Job Location: Canoga Park, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80 – 9 hours Monday – Thursday, 8 hours every other Friday

Job Description:

We are seeking a Tool Designer to join our facility in Canoga Park, California (Los Angeles area). Union position. 1st shift.

Our Los Angeles, California, facility is the company’s headquarters for the Space Business Unit and specializes in the design, fabrication, assembly and testing of hardware for large and small liquid engines that support exploration missions as well as the defense of our nation and allies. The Space Shuttle Main Engine, which successfully powered 135 missions, as well as rocket engines for the Atlas, Delta, Saturn and Thor launch vehicles were all built at the company’s San Fernando Valley facility. In all, rocket engines that were built in the LA area have successfully launched more than 370 astronauts into space and powered more than 2,100 missions. 

Essential Functions: 

• Read and interpret conceptual designs, drawings, blueprints, engineering orders, sketches, tool orders, manuals, charts and graphs to layout and draw tool designs utilizing drafting techniques including computer based design or drafting systems.
• Perform mathematical calculations using shop math, including geometric and trigonometric formulas to compute and locate dimensions, angles, contours, convex and concave surfaces, reference lines, center points and machining guidelines.
• Design a variety of production, engineering and developmental tools to be used in machining, fabrication, and processing applying a knowledge of the working properties and machining characteristics of various metals, plastics, ceramics and composite materials.
• Coordinate tool requisition, design concepts, changes, modifications and requirements with Tool Engineers as required.
• Assist shop personnel in understanding the tool design drawing as required.
• Record manufacturing data and statistics manually or with the use of a computer or computer based systems.

Requirements: 

Requires a technical degree (i.e. BS or AS) and/or commensurate years of experience in a technical discipline required plus 5 years' minimum machining experience. 

• • Proficient in the use of Computer-Aided Design (CAD), and modeling skills using CREO/Pro-E.
  • Read and interpret information from engineering documents, sketches, drawings, blueprints, engineering models, conceptual designs and verbal discussions.
  • Prior knowledge and a minimum of 5 years of experience interpreting and applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) to support tool fixture design and fabrication process.
  • Apply machining theory, best practice, mechanical systems, welding and assembly to design tooling in support of manufacturing.
  • Complete understanding of product tolerance stack ups and datum structures and how these apply to designing appropriate tooling fixtures.
  • Must have excellent math skills, specifically shop math (i.e. Trigonometry).
  • Must have 5 years minimum machining experience.
  • Must exhibit behaviors that reflect our Safety Values and understands factory process safety rules and requirements.
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively contribute to and perform within a team while possessing the capability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to review, interpret and upgrade heritage/legacy tooling designs to modern standards, applications and practices.
  • Ability to discuss, comprehend and adhere to established or agreed-to budgets for the design of tooling (models and drawings).

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $61,000 - $107,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

About the Company:
Aerojet Rocketdyne

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor for the global aerospace and defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our more than 50,000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

Company Size:
5,000 to 9,999 employees

Industry:
Aerospace and Defense

Founded:
1942

Website:
http://www.rocket.com/