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Detroit, MI
Tool Design Engineer
Detroit, MI
Fadel LLC
Detroit, MI
Tool Design Engineer
  • Work with team members to ensure accuracy of work and provide constructive feedback
  • Executes development efforts according to specifications and established production timelines and schedules
  • Assist Automation and Manufacturing Engineering in automation, process development and corrective action projects
  • Assist Product Development team with new product designs
  • Provides suggestions to manufacturing engineering and design engineering and for process improvements
  • Assists in the development of complex tool and equipment concepts and alternatives
  • Participates in design reviews to identify production related issues and makes recommendations for process improvements for quality product output
San Francisco, CA
Project & Tool Design Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Hills, Schaefer and Block
San Francisco, CA
Project & Tool Design Engineer
  • Proactive approach to supporting and enhancing office operations, workflow, procedures, and customer relationships
  • Provide regular status updates to direct supervisor and Executive Team
  • Proficiency in ProE (Pro Engineer) Wildfire 3+
  • Prepare quotes & track program cost information
  • Product design and Design For Manufacturing
  • Knowledge of TS and ISO 14001
  • Monitor the work of employees, provide feedback and perform coaching or counseling
present
Dallas, TX
Principal Automation / Tool Design Engineer
Dallas, TX
Klocko, Haley and Jones
present
Dallas, TX
Principal Automation / Tool Design Engineer
present
  • Work closely with Tool Designers to create final drawings
  • Support continuous improvement
  • Work alongside the manufacturing team to ensure overall program quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved
  • Inspect fabricated support hardware to assure compliance to design
  • Support Operations and Process Engineering in the use of all tooling
  • Understand/monitor cost and schedule
  • Inspect tool configuration for drawing compliance, including fit, form and function
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity
Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity
University of Washington
Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity
Skills Skills
  • Hiring a Tool Designer that is enthusiastic, self-motivated with great communication skills who can accomplish below mentioned responsibilities
  • Support simultaneous multiple projects originating from New Product IPT, Estimating, Supply Chain, Plants or Quality
  • Assist Quality Department in establishing Inspection and First Article Inspection (FAI) plans
  • 3) Experiecne in Using Solidworks CAD Modeling
  • 4) Good design modeling skills
  • Basic computer skills should include Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
  • Demonstrated knowledge of materials, material strengths, heat treat method and uses
  • Ability to conceptualize the following with minimal supervision. assembly tooling, composite tooling, machine tooling, handling equipment, and scaffolding
  • Proficient in use dimension and tolerancing standard ASME Y14.5M – 2009
  • (Actual drafting software used is not critical but knowledge of tooling drawing and associated formatting is necessary)
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7 Tool Design Engineer resume templates

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Tool Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop complete mold designs from concept to completion for plastics injection tool manufacturing
  • Engineer complex non-standard SPI class 101 and 102 injection molded tools for mass production
  • Preparation of new mold specifications, technical drawings, GD&T
  • Perform design review of products for manufacturability/mold making (DFM)
  • Complete mold design review from external tooling manufacturer
  • Understanding of injection manufacturing in a variety of processes and materials
  • Other duties and responsibilities
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Associate Tool Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Experience in tool or part design
  • Familiar with shop floor practices and have exposure to fabrication and assembly techniques
  • Ability to work under pressure and frequently to provide immediate solutions to production problems
  • Working Conditions: Office and/or Manufacturing environment, available for Occasional off-site travel
  • Must be able to read drawings and interpret schematics
  • Software programs used, CATIA, ENOVIA, FiberSIM, CPM, and SAP
  • Must have capability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, work closely with others in a team environment, prepare reports and presentations, communicate project status to team, management, and customers; and use office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project
  • Read operator manuals and apply lessons learned
  • All applicants must have the flexibility of working varying shifts including but not limited to nights (2nd or 3rd shifts), weekends, and overtime and possible rotating shifts
  • All qualified applications must have the ability to bend, stoop, stand, kneel and lift up to 40 lbs. as needed throughout the day
  • All applicants must have the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English Language
  • Must be at least 18 years of age or older
  • Must be a US Person or a Green Card Holder
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Tool Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Design and development of aircraft tool and fixtures, fabrication and assembly
  • Partners with Manufacturing Engineering and Tool shop to identify and develop solutions that satisfy business and design requirements
  • Defines and documents development processes, design requirements, plans and produces engineering drawings
  • Executes development efforts according to specifications and established production timelines and schedules
  • Participates in design reviews to identify production related issues and makes recommendations for process improvements for quality product output
  • Interacts with external suppliers and vendors and provides design and development related guidance and direction as needed
  • BS Degree STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and 5 years tool design experience with 3 years of recent aircraft assembly tooling design
  • Understanding and proficiency with Modeling, Drafting and Design in NX8
  • Ability to understand and interpret business needs and develop design specifications, plans and processes that support those requirements
  • Ability to partner with Manufacturing Engineering and other Production Operation teams as well as external suppliers and vendors
  • Excellent time management skills for working within established production timelines and schedules
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance. US Citizenship required
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Tool Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provide smart, simple and cost effective tooling solutions for repair shops
  • Assess and figure out various manufacturing problems to develop smart tooling solutions
  • Increase ergonomics and safety, decrease cycle times and labor hours of current processes by developing effective tooling solutions
  • Communicate with global customers to provide solutions tailored to their needs
  • Provide regular feedback to customer & leadership team and interact regularly with GE Power sites worldwide to resolve project related issues
  • Participate in the global technical discussions as a tooling representative
  • B.Sc. or MSc. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
  • 3-4 years of experience in a design environment
  • Hands-on experience in manufacturing phases and building prototypes
  • Experience in designing, developing cold work, welding and inspection fixtures
  • Experience with mechanical design softwares (Preferably with UniGraphics)
  • Ability to use both interpersonal skills and engineering depth to learn and resolve a problem
  • Willing to manage global and cross functional projects
  • Solid grasp of spoken and written English
  • Willing to travel (30%)
  • Good knowledge of mechanical design principles
  • Good knowledge of GD&T
  • Familarity with motion control systems,hydraulic systems and pneumatic systems
  • Demonstrated skills to work in a multinational environment
  • Proven self-starter and independent worker who can work with and/or lead cross-functional teams
  • Ability to multi-task effectively
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Principal Automation / Tool Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage projects and coordinate all procurements and fabrication to meet the program cost and schedule requirements
  • Work alongside the manufacturing team to ensure overall program quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved
  • Work with internal Customers to concept needed support equipment for new and existing programs
  • Work closely with Tool Designers to create final drawings
  • Perform stress analysis to assure mechanically sound per ATK requirements
  • Support vendors as needed during fabrication
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Tool Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Hiring a Tool Designer that is enthusiastic, self-motivated with great communication skills who can accomplish below mentioned responsibilities
  • 1) Experience in Overlay development
  • 2) Experience in Jig & Fixture development
  • 3) Experiecne in Using Solidworks CAD Modeling
  • 4) Good design modeling skills
  • 5) Expert in GD&T
  • Designs process tools, fixtures and jigs including creating preliminary design concepts, layouts and detailed drawings for all processes including vacuum and transfer molds
  • Designs inspection gages, prototype fixtures and other tooling, fixtures and jigs as needed
  • Creates complete tooling drawings for the tooling that will be made in house and at outside sources
  • Troubleshoots problems related to tooling, fixtures and jigs
  • Evaluates and implements suggestions from manufacturing engineering, design engineering and production personnel in an effort to improve tooling, part handling, process controls and assembled part performance and tool life
  • Provides suggestions to manufacturing engineering and design engineering and for process improvements
  • Controls the factory tooling system which is; the number and revision control, the first article control and data, the qualification of tool for use, the maintenance of the tool and the release of the tool for use. Also, maintains all tooling documentation
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Tool Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Design and develop new small tools for electronical device production
  • Design of small tools for the production with 3D mechanical designer software and prepare documentation for workshop to be able to produce the tools
  • Be responsible for functionality of the designed small tools, complying with the costs, deadlines
  • Daily cooperate with related organizational units and Infineon sites
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Manufacturing Tool Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • 2+ years of directly related experience with tool design and manufacture
  • Experience working with Parametric Technology Corporation’s Pro Engineer CAD/CAM Software
  • Experience developing varied tooling, fixturing and gauging concepts thru to detailed design
  • Experience with related military and industry standards and specifications
  • Knowledge of tooling materials and manufacturing methods
  • Ability to properly apply standard and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing
  • Strong computer skill requirements include but are not limited to use of Microsoft Office
  • Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement in tool design and manufacture
  • Experience in design of small machinery including use of electrical, pneumatic and logic controlled components
  • Knowledge of printed circuit card and module assembly
  • Familiarity with sheet metal design relating to tooling and fixturing design
  • Design experience regarding steel rule dies
  • Confidential security clearance level or the ability to obtain
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD 2012 or later
  • Usage of Parametric Technology Corporation’s Pro Engineer CAD/CAM Software Sheet Metal Module
  • Ability to generate limited facilities layouts
  • Certification or credentials in ergonomic design, safety systems and poke yoke (error proofing)
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Tool Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Evaluates requirements to develop tool concepts
  • Develops complex tool and equipment specifications
  • Assists in the development of complex tool and equipment concepts and alternatives
  • Ability to manipulate data sets such as conceptual tool design models and deliverable designs
  • Will create and modify tool designs
  • Develops and implements alternative methods and interim solutions for damaged or unsafe tools and equipment to meet functional requirements
  • Participates in tool/equipment try-outs to ensure requirements have been satisfied
  • Evaluates and develops/revises preventative maintenance requirements for tools
  • Responds to requests for review and evaluates ability to produce proposed design with respect to forming, machining, and finishing by using in-house or supplier provided processes to support customer specifications
  • Assists in determining methodology for assembly of components and evaluates part-features required to support the proposed product
  • Investigates, develops, and verifies feasibility of tool concepts
  • Incorporates safety, ergonomic, and regulatory requirements in tool designs
  • Works well under general supervision
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Tool Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Produce tool concept sketches
  • Review designs of flight hardware components
  • Create and modify simple tool designs
  • Participate in reviews of proposed flight hardware designs and evaluate with respect to forming, machining, and processing requirements in support of customer specifications
  • Assist in determining methodology for assembly of flight hardware, recommending revisions to components in support of optimized manufacturing
  • Investigate, develop, and verify tool concepts for feasibility
  • Assist in incorporating safety, ergonomic, and regulatory requirements in tool designs
  • Work under general supervision
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Tool Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Interface with review team to assure customer satisfaction with design
  • Inspect fabricated support hardware to assure compliance to design
  • Work alongside the manufacturing team to ensure overall program quality, delivery and cost objectives are achieved
  • Inspect tool configuration for drawing compliance, including fit, form and function
  • Developing tooling concepts, creating/reviewing and improving manufacturing processes to meet Customer requirements
  • Understand/monitor cost and schedule
  • Review engineering drawings and designs for manufacturability
  • Support continuous improvement
  • Support Operations and Process Engineering in the use of all tooling
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Tool Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Perform stress analysis to assure mechanically sound per Orbital ATK requirements
  • Review engineering drawings and designs for weldability and manufacturability
  • Support all welding fabrication and design
  • Maintain Orbital ATK welding certifications, ASL and welding procedures
  • Support all Suppliers and Engineers with accurate and timely welding knowledge
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Tool Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for the design of metal forming tools, including welding, EDM, and heat treat. Additional tool types will include assembly fixtures, mechanical equipment, and some robotics
  • Knowledge of commercial jet engine nacelles preferred
  • Must be able to take a design from concept to drawing release
  • Develops concepts for complex tools and equipment and can present alternative concepts
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Tool Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provide tooling design expertise to product development teams to ensure that the product has the needed design characteristics needed to reliably produce the product
  • Provide specialized tooling design knowledge to project teams and manufacturing
  • Ability to troubleshoot and develop solutions to prototype and production tooling
  • Provides technical knowledge in the latest technologies used in specific tooling areas
  • Assist Automation and Manufacturing Engineering in automation, process development and corrective action projects
  • Assist Product Development team with new product designs
  • Act as lead interface between project teams and tooling suppliers on technical issues
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
  • 5-8 years experience
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Tool Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Under minimal supervision, design, tolerance and annotate tooling in 3D CAD environment that will be used in the manufacture and support of our client's aircraft
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing engineering and operations to determine optimal manufacturing procedures
  • Present design concepts to a design review team composed of representatives from manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, operations, safety and other Tool Design Engineers
  • Review and check Tool Designs, as required, to ensure conformance to specifications, intent, methods and procedures
  • Write procedures on use of tools
  • Actively works to improve daily processes, and ensures all work meets customer requirements
  • Assist Tool shop as needed, during Periodic and Conformity Inspections
  • Assist in formulating Tool Design policies, procedures, and specifications as required
  • Demonstrated knowledge of materials, material strengths, heat treat method and uses
  • Ability to conceptualize the following with minimal supervision. assembly tooling, composite tooling, machine tooling, handling equipment, and scaffolding
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Tool Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Evaluate tool designs for compliance to Orbital ATK standards (IPHM, HOPS,), as well as industry dimension and tolerancing standards (ASME Y14.5M-2009)
  • Evaluate design to determine manufacturability of tool design including proper dimensioning to produce an acceptable, functional tool
  • Evaluate design for functionality to ensure tool will perform per user request
  • Review design package for completeness
  • Communicate the changes needed in a concise but direct manner
  • Build productive, positive relationships with other team members
  • Proficient in use dimension and tolerancing standard ASME Y14.5M – 2009
  • Tool drawing creation and interpretation
  • (Actual drafting software used is not critical but knowledge of tooling drawing and associated formatting is necessary)
  • Soft skills must include critical thinking, problem solving, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate and build consensus in the work environment
  • Basic computer skills should include Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
  • Experience and familiarity with machine shop and weld shop practices
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Tool Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop plastic injection mold designs and concepts for North American tool builds
  • Participate in early product development with product engineers and estimators
  • Design and build new tools, capacity tools, replacement tools and execute tool revisions
  • Design and build robust tools for manufacturing
  • Support tool build engineers to meet customer timing
  • Meet key dates, maintain through put and quality targets
  • Perform plans with focus and energy toward exceeding expectations
  • Manage and update tool drawings
  • Maintain ICIM certification (i.e. Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.)
  • Support plant tool engineers for mold improvements
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker
  • 1+ years of tooling or component engineering experience; gained through internship or work experience
  • Demonstrated ability to read and understand component/tooling prints and models
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office with advanced proficiency in Excel
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office; Excel and PowerPoint
  • Prior tool or process engineering experience
  • Demonstrated familiarity with Delphi components and the connection systems product line
  • Prior tool room experience (including an understanding of tool room equipment)
  • Prior plastic injection molding experience including knowledge of moldflow
  • Advanced proficiency with NX and in-depth understanding of GD&T
  • Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
  • Strong results-orientation and execution characteristics
  • Ability to effectively organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple conflicting tasks, make intelligent, timely decisions and solve problems independently
  • Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
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Tool Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • 2+ years experience in tool design,including fabrication and/or
  • 1+ years knowledge of BMW applications SAP, Prisma, and DZA
  • 1+ years experience with CATIA design software (preferred)
  • 1+ years fluency (written and spoken) in German language (preferred)
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Project & Tool Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while seamlessly maintaining timelines (Microsoft Project)
  • Have excellent problem-solving & multi-tasking skills
  • Prepare quotes & track program cost information
  • Provide regular status updates to direct supervisor and Executive Team
  • Proficiency in ProE (Pro Engineer) Wildfire 3+
  • Product design and Design For Manufacturing
  • Experience in injection molding and/or die-cast tool design
  • Ability to effectively communicate with internal cross functional teams, customers and sub-suppliers
  • Proactive approach to supporting and enhancing office operations, workflow, procedures, and customer relationships
  • Knowledge of TS and ISO 14001
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Tool Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Knowledge of “lean design” and “lean process”
  • Ability to define technical specifications and requests for quote
  • Able to work independently
  • In depth mechanical knowledge of and experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and power transmission systems
  • Knowledge of PLC operation, programming as well as welding practices, and sheet metal fabrication
  • In depth knowledge of tool and fixture design
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the manufacturing business
  • Experience in a team-based environment
  • Proven ability to manage multiple conflicting projects to successful conclusion
  • Experience in Catia/Creo/AutoCAD/Sketchup software
  • Knowledge of 2D/3D drawing
  • Knowledge of Mechanical design and engineering
  • Knowledge of ENOVIA/PDMLink software
  • Preferred: 5-7 years of manufacturing experience or equivalent with a focus on engineering and production
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Tool Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Respond to requests for review from Estimating, Integrated Project Teams (IPT) or Marketing
  • Evaluate production opportunities of proposed designs
  • Determine assembly methodology for assemblies of components and part features
  • Provide technical support to Estimating and Fabrication
  • Assist Quality Department in establishing Inspection and First Article Inspection (FAI) plans
  • Identify tools needed to support the feasible process plan
  • Provide support in tooling and processing costs to provide Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates for short turn around quotations
  • Assist fabricators as required in the process of tool fabrication
  • Develop inspection plans for complex tooling, review Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) data and verify correct surface development
  • Guide suppliers in correction of inspection omissions or non-conformances
  • Support simultaneous multiple projects originating from New Product IPT, Estimating, Supply Chain, Plants or Quality
  • Work with team members to ensure accuracy of work and provide constructive feedback
  • Provide support to Tooling group by mentoring Interns and Co-ops
  • Participate in improvement processes inside & external to the department
  • Education/Experience
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Tool Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Performs other duties as required
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field is preferred and a minimum of 5-9 years of experience in the Aerospace Industry or related field or the equivalent in training, education and experience
  • Requires advanced knowledge of Unigraphics NX and/or CATIA V5 CAD Software and MS Office products
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Catia Tool Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • BS in Mechanical, Civil or Aerospace Engineering, or related field plus a minimum of 2 years experience or a Masters of Science with six month of experience
  • Experience with design of mechanical and structural elements - Experience with design, fabrication and installation of tooling for rocket motor and/or aircraft composite parts preferred - Experience with general metallic fabrication including welding, machining, and forming
  • Understanding of 3D CAD systems (CATIA V5, NX) preferred - This position can be filled one level lower requiring a BS in Mechanical, Civil or Aerospace Engineering
  • Clearance - Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance Highly Preferred - MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE - Must have an active clearance with an investigation within the last 4.5 years (or 4 years 6 months) - US Citizenship required
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Tool Design Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Designs or manages the design and fabrication of industrial molds and use, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and machine attachments required for production of Thermoforming and Extrusion process
  • Organize, research and lead brainstorm events around unique customer problems
  • Work with tooling engineering and operation engineering teams to define manufacturing strategy and capital plans required for product implementation
  • Meet production goals and keep tooling downtime to a minimum
  • Define development and commercialization timelines
  • Direct activities relating to tooling operations in plant
  • Revise procedures, identify issues in efficiency and suggest ways of improvement
  • Enforce safety guidelines and company standards
  • Monitor the work of employees, provide feedback and perform coaching or counseling
  • Schedule regular maintenance
  • Mold & Tool repair
  • Manage Tooling Technicians in plant
  • Assess mold production performance
  • Keep mold-change and mold problem times down
  • Maintain tooling equipment
  • Complete all documentation for department
  • Ensure Tooling PM’s are completed
  • Improve the quality of molds and mold repairs
  • Promote Safety, Quality, GMP & Food Safety
  • Must be very hands on and work directly on the floor with the Tooling Technicians
  • Responsible to plan the tooling and processes required for manufacturing certain products, with the design of molds
  • Supports production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment
  • Performs activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including production planning and control, total quality management, systems, manufacturing, equipment and facilities engineering, material management, and process reengineering
  • Experience within Thermoforming/Extrusion in the plastic field