Tool Design Engineer designs and develops tools and machinery used to facilitate and optimize manufacturing processes. Reviews product design and build requirements to determine tooling concepts, design options, testing plans, and specifications. Being a Tool Design Engineer develops designs for fixtures, jigs, gauges, cutting and forming tools, carts, racks, and other items to support production. Utilizes Computer-Aided Design (CAD) to create accurate, complete, and concise design models and documentation to fabricate tools. Additionally, Tool Design Engineer estimates costs, resource requirements, and materials required for tools. May manage the sourcing, quoting, or procurement of purchased tools. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Tool Design Engineer work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Tool Design Engineer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Summary: The Tool Design Engineer will be accountable for designing new tooling details and improving existing ones. Their responsibilities include drafting blueprints, specifying tool requirements, and performing calculations to determine tool cost, materials, and dimensions. Additionally, they will communicate with suppliers to fabricate tooling details, monitor performance targets, manage cost budgeting, and implement and maintain a system to track spare tooling inventory levels. A proficient Tool Design Engineer strives to reduce tool breakdowns, minimize tool downtime, and lower maintenance costs.
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Interplex Industries is a global supplier of custom interconnect and electric packaging solutions. Our diverse customer base includes automotive, telecom, industrial, Medical Lifescience and consumer electronics suppliers worldwide. Our technologies include stamping, molding, plating, etching, skiving, drawing and assembly of precision parts. The company has a strategic vision to expand its product development capabilities and is looking for the brightest and most creative individuals to accomplish this vision.