Tool Designer

Position: Tool Designer 1
Job Title:

Tool Designer 1

Exempt Status:
Non-Exempt

Location:

Cheshire, CT

Company

Description:

Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state-of-the-art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents.

Summary:

The Tool Designer develops manufacturing tooling and equipment through the application of engineering fundamentals. You will develop tool designs in support of internal manufacturing as well as multiple Aerospace & Defense companies.

Essential Functions:

* Create tool designs utilizing NX (Unigraphics) CAD system. This requires being familiar with tool design and drafting standards of various customers and military.

* Knowledge of layering, file naming conventions and geometric tolerance for major OEMs.

* Work with internal Manufacturing Engineers to create tool designs in support of development hardware for various customers.

* Designs include; dies, gages, composite part molds, lift & transport fixtures, small machines, assembly/disassembly, fixtures for milling, drilling, water jet, marking, surface treatment, grinding and turning.

* Communicate with Design Supervisor, Estimators, Manufacturing Engineers and Shop Personnel to ensure customer requirements are met.

* Perform other related duties or responsibilities as requested or required.

Required Qualifications &

Experience:

* Must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by the U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions with ITAR related data

* High School Degree or G.E.D.

* 1+ years of experience in Tool Design.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Knowledge of Military & Commercial designs and standards.

* Ability to use CAD software, NX preferred.

* Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.

* Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices.

* Ability to read, write, and understand English at a functional level.

* Ability to travel 5-10% when required.

Physical Demands / Work Capacity Evaluation

The essential functions of this position may vary based on specific assignments, work locations, and operational needs. Physical capability is evaluated through a post-offer, pre-employment Human Performance Evaluation (HPE), which assesses an individual's ability to perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with applicable laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.

Hanwha Aerospace USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

* Subject to change with or without notice*