Cutting Tool Design Engineer

Overview

Cutting Tool Design Engineer – Toledo, OH area. Design at the forefront of the industry in a state-of-the-art facility where you’ll enjoy 100% company-paid medical premiums, an elite 6% 401(k) match, and the opportunity to master your craft using the latest cutting-edge technology!

Due to a retirement of a long-term employee, the company is hiring a Cutting Tool Design Engineer to join their established business. As the Cutting Tool Design Engineer, you will report to the Director of Product Development and work with a team of engineering, operations, and sales professionals to support new product design and development. Your responsibilities include:

• Product Innovation
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  Design and develop new cutting tools and refine existing products to provide higher value and better performance for users.

• Technical Standards
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  Establish and maintain technical specifications and product standards for the company’s tool catalog.

• Research & Benchmarking
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  Lead research into new grinding techniques and materials, and perform machine tests to benchmark tool performance against competitors.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
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  Partner with marketing, sales, and manufacturing teams to align product designs with customer needs and production feasibility.

• Technical Support
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  Provide expert advice on tool geometries, materials, and proper machining applications.

• Project Management
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  Coordinate development projects from initial technical feasibility through production and design optimization.

• Compliance & Safety
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  Adhere to all company policies, safety protocols, and quality manual procedures.

• Other duties as directed by management.

This hands‑on position requires qualified candidates to problem‑solve, support the sales and manufacturing teams, analyze data, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. You should be able to participate in team environments and work independently. The role combines desk work and time spent in test environments. The company offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), long‑term disability, life insurance, vacation, and PTO.

• High school diploma or GED; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in a similar cutting tool design engineer role.
• Experience designing cutting tools, including high‑performance solid carbide rotary tools.
• General understanding of advanced milling techniques.
• Basic project management skills, including overseeing timelines.
• Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

• Supervision of others.
• Customer communication.
• 3D modeling.
• Aerospace and/or medical device industries.
• Budget responsibility.

• 100% company‑paid medical premiums.
• Elite 6% 401(k) match.
• Long‑term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Vacation and PTO.

Candidates are preferred to be local to the Toledo, Ohio area. Relocation is available for candidates who meet all requirements.