Associate, Test Engineering, Mechanical Tooling Designer/Engineer (44450)

Associate, Test Engineering, Mechanical Tooling Designer

Primary Responsibilities

• Design mechanical tooling to support product build, testing, and repair
• Engage closely with machine shops and operations engineering teams in assembly and verification of new tooling, trouble-shooting existing tools, and procuring parts for prototype units once a design is approved
• Creating and/or updating 3D mechanical models in CAD programs
• Work closely with the customer to gain knowledge of project specifications
• Guide internal customers and make recommendations to tooling requirements
• Generate details, assembly drawings and Bills of Material (BOM) for new and existing tooling projects
• Create tooling procedures and user manuals
• Utilize the PLM application (Team Center) to control tooling documentation and commercial parts creation
• Provide “ Design For Manufacturability” input to the “ New Product Introduction ” process, relating to tooling
• Ensure manufacturing process optimization, capacity utilization, and waste reduction
• Develop novel and innovative technical solutions to solve Manufacturing build challenges
• Assist with preventive maintenance activities as required
• Assemble and repair tooling and/or the coordination of outside services
• Mentor to students working in the Tool design team
• Desired Skills and Knowledge
• Can work well and integrate within a team environment.
• Self-driven and motivated with the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Strong troubleshooting/debugging and problem solving skills.
• Strong understanding of what it takes to have a production ready solution.