Tool Designer

About Pierce, An Oshkosh Company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. We design and manufacture truck bodies and specialized apparatus, delivering reliable products that operate under the toughest conditions.

The Tool Designer is responsible for designing and detailing tooling, fixturing, and gauges to support manufacturing processes, collaborating closely with engineering and production teams to ensure efficient, cost‑effective, and user‑friendly tooling solutions.

• Design and develop tooling, fixtures, and gauges to meet manufacturing requirements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to support process development and tooling needs.
• Work with the product design team to address manufacturability concerns and improve product designs (DFM, Design for Manufacturing).
• Create designs that optimize cost efficiency while ensuring ease of use for shop floor operators.
• Research, evaluate, and procure tooling from external vendors as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records for tools, fixtures, and related systems.
• Prepare and present project progress reports and presentations to management.
• Prepare detailed documentation, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), operating procedures, and design revisions.
• Perform light‑duty assembly tasks related to the build, troubleshooting, and repair of production tooling.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to tooling design and development.
• Utilize shop equipment safely and effectively to support tooling build, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
• Manage tooling design projects from concept through completion with minimal oversight.

• Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in tool design or a related role.
• Proficiency in CAD software.

• Experience with fixture design for automation.
• CMM experience.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Functional knowledge of GD&T.

$51,400.00 – $79,200.00. Within this range, individual pay is determined by scope and responsibilities, candidate’s experience, education, and skills, as well as equity of pay among team members in similar positions. The company offers a competitive total rewards package and a people‑first culture with opportunities for growth and success.

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit‑based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. Oshkosh Corporation will not discriminate against employees or applicants based on the disclosure of pay information.

Oshkosh is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for job applicants with disabilities.

Certain positions may require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. Persons,” as defined in these regulations.