Tool Design Engineer

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Job Summary: The Cutting Tool Designer is responsible for initiating and completing the concept design phase for special form tools, complex indexable cutting tools, and inserts. This includes producing detailed drawings and defining production routings for tooling used across various industries. The role involves close collaboration with Sales, Production, and Customers to ensure tooling is designed and delivered accurately and on schedule.

• Design and quote custom form tools, inserts, and indexable cutting tools.
• Collect data by interfacing with customers and sales reps to help select tool types.
• Gather manufacturing and engineering data to evaluate production feasibility and provide accurate quotations.
• Communicate with customers about quotations, applications, and design engineering.
• Assist inside sales with order processing during high load periods.
• Request material quotes when needed.
• Implement engineering changes to existing designs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Machining experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints required.
• Solid Works/AutoCAD experience required.
• Vocational school or apprenticeship valued.
• Computer programming experience valued.

• Knowledge of cutting tool series application.
• MS Office skills required.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• High spatial awareness and ability to conceptualize complex geometry.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Light work moving objects up to 20 pounds.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.