Tool Design Engineer
SCHERDEL North America, Muskegon, MI, United States
Tool Design Engineer
The Tool Design Engineer has experience in technical design work. The Tool Design Engineer works with the Application Engineering, Production, Product Development and Sales team to provide design assistance, 2D and 3D components and assembly drawings, 3D solid models for rendering and prototyping and overall coordination of drawing details and standards. The Tool Design Engineer provides support for new and existing products and associated documentation (Detail Manual, Installation Instructions, etc.). They will also provide technical support to operations and manufacturing team members.
Essential Functions
Design tools and dies accurately and efficiently, within specified time frames, to company engineering specifications
Create a bill of materials for all designs with recommended spare tooling and ware items
Manage engineering CAD files in an organized and comprehensible format
Create and update detailed drawings required for manufacturing using the company’s CAD system.
Attend design review meetings as needed – determine customer requirements, production issues & timing considerations
Produce drawings for customers and production personnel
Work with Engineering department to develop the conceptual, preliminary, and detail design
Draw preliminary sketches of dies for review
Prepare strip layouts and detailed drawings making certain the design meets the customer piece part and die or machine specifications, taking into consideration how the job was quoted
Select items per company standards to incorporate into the project and makes sure job materials and component are ordered in a timely manner
Check, document and communicate the progress of jobs as they are being built
Aids with trainee’s going through tool design.
Prototype blank design and fixture design as required.
Works according to Scherdel’s quality and environmental system requirements, and customer quality requirements.
Position Requirements
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, preferred
Associates degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or CAD design or equivalent number of year of experience required
Skills
Training through an accredited program and experience in tool and die design/engineering. Computer literacy with a solid knowledge of computer operating systems and related software (Windows, MSOffice Products, Lotus Notes.) Extensive knowledge of CAD systems, Siemens NX and Solidworks. Ability to read and understand specifications, blueprints/drawings and other technical data. 3D modeling experience required. Ability to understand and implement geometric tolerance. Willingness to travel outside the USA for training purposes including Germany & Mexico.
Time Management
Results Driven
Thoroughness
Communication
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
Position Environment (Shopfloor)
Ability to bend twist and stand for periods up to 8-12 hours
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs if required
Ability to work repetitive tasks
Must be able to perform duties in a fast paced environment
Position Environment (Admin)
Must be able to perform duties in a fast paced environment
Daily use of technologies included long periods of time of use of computer and keyboard
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Manufacturing
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The Tool Design Engineer has experience in technical design work. The Tool Design Engineer works with the Application Engineering, Production, Product Development and Sales team to provide design assistance, 2D and 3D components and assembly drawings, 3D solid models for rendering and prototyping and overall coordination of drawing details and standards. The Tool Design Engineer provides support for new and existing products and associated documentation (Detail Manual, Installation Instructions, etc.). They will also provide technical support to operations and manufacturing team members.
Essential Functions
Design tools and dies accurately and efficiently, within specified time frames, to company engineering specifications
Create a bill of materials for all designs with recommended spare tooling and ware items
Manage engineering CAD files in an organized and comprehensible format
Create and update detailed drawings required for manufacturing using the company’s CAD system.
Attend design review meetings as needed – determine customer requirements, production issues & timing considerations
Produce drawings for customers and production personnel
Work with Engineering department to develop the conceptual, preliminary, and detail design
Draw preliminary sketches of dies for review
Prepare strip layouts and detailed drawings making certain the design meets the customer piece part and die or machine specifications, taking into consideration how the job was quoted
Select items per company standards to incorporate into the project and makes sure job materials and component are ordered in a timely manner
Check, document and communicate the progress of jobs as they are being built
Aids with trainee’s going through tool design.
Prototype blank design and fixture design as required.
Works according to Scherdel’s quality and environmental system requirements, and customer quality requirements.
Position Requirements
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, preferred
Associates degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or CAD design or equivalent number of year of experience required
Skills
Training through an accredited program and experience in tool and die design/engineering. Computer literacy with a solid knowledge of computer operating systems and related software (Windows, MSOffice Products, Lotus Notes.) Extensive knowledge of CAD systems, Siemens NX and Solidworks. Ability to read and understand specifications, blueprints/drawings and other technical data. 3D modeling experience required. Ability to understand and implement geometric tolerance. Willingness to travel outside the USA for training purposes including Germany & Mexico.
Time Management
Results Driven
Thoroughness
Communication
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
Position Environment (Shopfloor)
Ability to bend twist and stand for periods up to 8-12 hours
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs if required
Ability to work repetitive tasks
Must be able to perform duties in a fast paced environment
Position Environment (Admin)
Must be able to perform duties in a fast paced environment
Daily use of technologies included long periods of time of use of computer and keyboard
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Manufacturing
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