Tool Design Engineer

Our Facility in Santa Clarita, CA was founded in 1978 by George Duncan, a chemical engineer and Air Force pilot who previously worked for Rogers Corporation, and Bard Parker. His son Robert took over in 2004 and most recently, in 2018, the company was acquired by Ducommun Incorporated. Ducommun (NYSE:DCO) was founded in 1849 and is the oldest continuously operating company in California. Ducommun has been a supplier to the aviation industry since planes first began flying, and Certified is proud to be a part of this great company.

Job Summary

Design and build tooling to meet CTP’s fabrication needs

Maintain digital/electronic data.

Program and operate CNC equipment

Analyzes drawings, sketches, and design data of part to determine dimension and configuration of cuts, selection of cutting tools, and machine speeds and feed rates

Evaluates tool designs and coordinates with engineering for appropriate changes.

Analyzes and designs machine holding fixtures for parts.

Computes angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures, and outlines sequence of operations required to machine part.

Prepares geometric layout using MasterCAM software to show location of reference points and direction of cutting paths.

Writes instruction sheets, check sheets, and cutter lists to guide setup and operation of machine.

Write programs for multi- axis CNC milling machines / routers.

Resolves CNC program and associated manufacturing issues with all relevant departments.

Support manufacturing and other departments as an internal customer.

Perform cost analysis and tradeoff improvement studies.

Create operation sheets, tool drawings, and detail drawings.

Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications Experience in the design, development and application of tools and production methods related to CNC Machining Ability to manage numerous projects and meet deadlines as required Ability to work independently and a good memory for detail Strong analytical and communication skills and meticulous work habits Overtime and weekend work as needed to support the Customer Read and understand internal procedures and policies Understand and follow through on both verbal and written instructions Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook Required Experience and Education BS degree in Engineering; and/or related experience in job function and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience. Up to Three years’ experience in a CNC machine shop environment Strong CAD/CAM skills Knowledge of aerospace company specifications and practices Technical writing skills preferred Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints Two years’ experience Masterccam & SolidWorks Minimum 5-7 years progressive experience in quality management with supervisory experience, including military, where applicable, and commercial customers Licenses, Certifications, etc. N/A

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience in the design, development and application of tools and production methods related to CNC Machining

Ability to manage numerous projects and meet deadlines as required

Ability to work independently and a good memory for detail

Strong analytical and communication skills and meticulous work habits

Overtime and weekend work as needed to support the Customer

Read and understand internal procedures and policies

Understand and follow through on both verbal and written instructions

Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook

Required Experience and Education

BS degree in Engineering; and/or related experience in job function and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience.

Up to Three years’ experience in a CNC machine shop environment

Strong CAD/CAM skills

Knowledge of aerospace company specifications and practices

Technical writing skills preferred

Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints

Two years’ experience Masterccam & SolidWorks

Minimum 5-7 years progressive experience in quality management with supervisory experience, including military, where applicable, and commercial customers

Licenses, Certifications, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

26381 Ferry Ct Santa Clarita, California, 91350 United States