Tool Designer

Tool Designer (Full Time)
Department: All Openings, Manufacturing - Experienced

Tool Designer

Creates new and modifies existing tool designs for all areas of manufacturing utilizing NX CAD software. Works in collaboration with the Tooling Department team and cross functional team members to meet program milestones and release drawings according to the project schedule, while also ensuring approvals in scope of work are obtained as required.

• Generate technical drawings and concepts for new and existing tools. (NX Required)
• Design and develop new tools. (NX Required)
• Check for design continuity and conformance to standards.
• Act as liaison between Tooling and Manufacturing Engineering departments.
• Research world class tooling practices for possible improvements.
• Prepare/update reports on status of current projects.
• Interface with external designers and tooling vendors.
• Prepare and follow up on miscellaneous projects and reports.
• Perform other related duties as required.

This job has no supervisory responsiblities.

May be required to train and assist other employees, effectively partnering and collaborating on department and cross-functional organizational initiatives.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience: A Bachelors Degree in Engineering is preferred. Five to seven years design experience with aircraft tooling is preferred. NX10 or above, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Unigraphics II, and Microsoft Office computer program literacy required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products. Knowledge of tooling and basic machine shop practices.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and frequently required to stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Requires moderate physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting and/or moving light to moderately heavy weight material up to 35 lbs.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Intelagree, LN, EAM, AS9100, ITAR, and lean manufacturing.

General knowledge of all phases of aircraft design, approval, manufacturing, and service, all manufacturing processes and techniques relative to fabrication and assembly.

Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions need to be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the functions of this job .

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to both office and plant environments. May be exposed to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, sharp objects, hazardous or moving equipment, wet slippery floors, and extremes in temperature and humidity.

Interacts regularly with various staff and employees, and occasionally with vendors, suppliers, community members and regulatory agency representatives.

Travel and overtime required as necessary, in support of business requirements and demands.

Supports all operational excellence initiatives ensuring full participation in all department services, continuous improvement efforts, and training programs.

Maintains a safe, orderly working environment including FOD compliance.

Ensures adherence to Piper Aircraft, Inc. corporate compliance policies.

Adheres to organization and department policies and procedures.

Responsible for ensuring compliance with laws, rules and regulations appropriate to…