Tool Design Engineer jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Tool Design Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Review technical specifications, engineering drawings/blueprints, and manufacturing data, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to address design challenges related to material properties, dimensional tolerances, and cost-effective manufacturing processes.
• Apply mathematical and geometric principles to develop tool configurations.
• Utilize standard components from vendors in tool designs.
• Manage all phases of New Product Introduction (NPI), including tooling, customer service, and production control until production readiness.
• Develop manufacturing processes, create Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routers, and design and implement manufacturing tools and fixtures.
• Analyze process data to enhance tooling and manufacturing processes.
• Lead new manufacturing process projects for transition to production operations.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college/university or certification as a journeyman toolmaker.
• Minimum of five years of practical experience in tooling; experience in sheet metal fabrication is advantageous.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and interpreting work instructions.
• Ability to effectively apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
• Proficiency in Solidworks or similar Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and MS Office suite.
• Strong mathematical skills, including plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry.
• Problem-solving skills and openness to input on tool design concepts.
• Ability to interpret various forms of instructions.
• Capacity to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Knowledge of rapid tool prototyping is desirable.
• Familiarity with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands of the job may require accommodation and should be met by employees to perform essential job functions.