Tool Designer Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of tool designer. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for leadership in manufacturing support and troubleshooting of production equipment to support production, manufacturing and maintenance operations.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Fluent in AMSE Y14.5
• Fluent in Solidworks, and / or working knowledge of NX, or Catia and a willingness to learn Solidworks
• Self-motivated with a passion for success and a willingness to do “whatever it takes” to get the job done
• Automotive and / or aerospace tool and die design and / or detailing experience
• BS or AAS in relevant field or equivalent work experience
• Fluent knowledge of AMSE Y14.5
• Experience with metal fabrication and / or welded assemblies and assembly tooling and fixturing
• Willing to relocate to Southern California Chino area

I would like to submit my application for the tool designer opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical support for engineering changes and discrepancies of moderate complexity (e.g., rejection tags, production action requests, shop revision requests, trouble reports) by investigating manufacturing and test problems, researching and analyzing product data (e.g., drawings, parts standards, specifications) and coordinating with cross-functional groups to identify solutions.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Work and deliverables reviewed and checked through supervision for technical soundness to adequately meet objectives
• Shares manufacturing technology with team mates and colleagues
• Experience with Uni-Graphics (NX) software
• Knowledge of hydraulics and gears is desirable
• Familiarity with aircraft tooling and machine design
• CAD software knowledge
• Tooling background
• General knowledge of Tooling concepts, Policies and Procedures

I would like to submit my application for the tool designer opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for accurate and complete drawings in regards to views, dimensioning, conformance to Company engineering specifications and drafting standards; assists in the final drafting checking function, and aids in securing all necessary approvals for all drawings produced under his/her supervision.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• General understanding and application of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Familiarity of Lean Six Sigma tools, including Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Experience working on projects with teams
• Able to perform field walks
• Portfolio of product designs, demonstrating process through sketches, renderings, visual thinking, storyboards and CAD modeling
• Requires occasional domestic and international travel
• Experience and 3D modeling and simple surfacing with Unigraphics NX preferred
• Prior experience with the methods and materials used to manufacture power tools preferred

In response to your job posting for tool designer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical support for engineering changes and discrepancies (e.g., rejection tags, production action requests, shop revision requests, trouble reports) by investigating manufacturing and test problems, researching and analyzing product data (e.g., drawings, parts standards, specifications) and coordinating with cross-functional groups to identify solutions.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Demonstrated expertise in the use of professional level PCB CAD tools used for high volume PCB design, preferably Altium
• Understanding of analog/digital circuit theory and understanding of EMC/ESD in electronics
• Highly detailed oriented, organized, and able to work in a team environment
• Experience and knowledge using CAD 3D for designing tools
• Able to effectively identify and report potential safety and quality hazards/risks
• Able to develop scope of work, resource estimates, progress metrics, and communication cadence for overall project management to meet objectives
• Able to perform producibility analysis and manufacturing trade studies to determine cost effective solutions to complex manufacturing technical objectives
• Works through a disciplined approach in initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing tasks to achieve specific goals to specific success criteria

In response to your job posting for tool designer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for geometric layout based on site specific constraints including topography, hydraulics/hydrology and geotechnical soil properties.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Familiar with Paint Operation activities
• Familiar with MES
• Advanced knowledge or materials used in the manufacture of tools/fixtures and supporting components
• Demonstrated Project Management skills including stage gate Product Development Process
• Experience applying Continuous Improvement (CI) principles – tools and techniques
• Exhibits ownership, a readiness and a willingness to implement new ideas and concepts
• Takes initiative, seek and act on opportunities to improve organization performance
• Proficiency in data management software (SAP preferred)