Tool and Fixture Designer

Job Description

The Tool & Fixture Designer I provides complete engineering designing services of tools and equipment used in production line assembly and fabrication of composite components for the manufacture of Small Unmanned Air Vehicles.

Regular

The Tool & Fixture Designer I provides complete engineering designing services of tools and equipment used in production line assembly and fabrication of composite components for the manufacture of Small Unmanned Air Vehicles.

• Designs, develops, implements, monitors, orders and distributes tooling including assembly fixtures, fabrication fixtures, molds, hand tools and equipment
• Ensure all tooling and items requiring calibration are identified and accounted for within and outside of the facility.
• Liaison to the Property Management group
• Perform inspection of tools and equipment for wear, defects, or damage
• Responsible for the Engineering tool inventory cage
• Documents/releases assembly & fabrication drawings per GD&T and industry standard drafting practices in compliance with ASME Y14.5 & Y14.100
• Provides technical expertise in mechanical & composite manufacturing processes, assembly processes
• Provides input to machine shop for tool path generation programming for machining of tools, fixtures, molds
• Supports tooling activities in areas of airframe design, structural analysis, suppliers, manufacturing, production, quality assurance, testing and tool fabrication
• Ergonomic considerations in design to ensure safe, effective, and improved productivity in use of tools
• Respond to audits on the conformance to established practices for all tools and fixtures, document findings, develop and deploy necessary corrective actions
• Create metrics for the tooling system and maintain version control over all tools and fixtures
• Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways, receiving little instruction on day-to-day work
• Provide guidance to junior level associates
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical design is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of 0-2 years of relevant experience with bachelors
• 1+ years of hands-on experience in tool, electrical fixture design with proven results, in lieu of Bachelor's degree
• Ability to calculate material weights, perform stress and pressure analysis of tooling in design phase
• CAD software certification
• Strong computer skills are required, including proficiency in Excel and Word
• Experience using computerized MRP/ERP systems

• Manage tasks and projects effectively
• Implement cost effective designs and fabrication of tooling
• Uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrates teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
• Lean/Six Sigma manufacturing tools implementation is desired
• Familiarity with electromechanical manufacturing is desired
• Experience in Test and Calibration equipment software and hardware is preferred
• Strong analytical skills and effective communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to multi-task

• Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

• This position requires initial travel to Simi Valley, CA for training. Travel, lodging, meals, and ground transportation will be provided.

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.

No Clearance

$60,500 - $92,500

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