Tooling Design Engineer
Listed on 2026-02-18
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Tooling Design Engineer
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Tooling Design )
Job Specialty: Core Engineering
As a tooling engineer, the candidate will be responsible for developing high quality detailed design packages, providing engineering procurement and field technical support to implement those designs, and providing expertise for troubleshooting and technical assessments of plant systems. Design involves the preparation of conceptual engineering deliverables such as models & drawings. Candidate must effectively and cooperatively work as a team member of an integrated project team, or as a technical lead for a multi-discipline task and will routinely provide input to system engineers and other plant customers.
The tooling engineer will routinely perform walk-downs in the existing plant facilities in order to generate design documents and provide field support to craft personnel.
Tooling engineering support includes specifying, designing equipment such as machine tools and tooling fixtures. Tooling engineers will create design concepts using PTC CREO software and topology optimization software as appropriate. Tooling engineers will also create design analysis calculations to ensure that items conform to ASME and other national standards for safety.
What You Can Expect- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top‑notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work‑life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Job Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics, or related) from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET. OR MS in Engineering /Physical science. OR PhD in Engineering /Physical science.
There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post‑graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
- 3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree
- 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master degree
- 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD
In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major 2 years job‑related, and 1‑year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities.
( O 426.2A)
Job Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET
- Knowledgeable in respective technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques
- Experience with CREO CAD Software
- Ability to work in a project team environment and communicate well with other disciplines, customers, and stakeholders
- Ability to follow procedures and work within a rigorous work process
- Ability to estimate, plan, and track progress for preparation of discipline deliverables
- Good written and oral communications skills
- Experience with engineering calculations/analysis associated with machine design (i.e. finite element analysis, kinematic calculations, heat transfer calculations, etc.)
- A Professional Engineering License (PE)
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