Tool Designer

$85,300 - $127,900/Yr

Cherry Agency - Santa Ana, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Santa Ana, CA

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Tool Designer Engineer is responsible for overseeing the design, build, and procurement processes of tools and fixtures, ensuring compliance with functional, safety, and performance requirements. This role utilizes CAD and stress analysis software to support investment casting processes, focusing on timely delivery, quality, and cost efficiency, in alignment with the company's objectives for development and production.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and process tooling packages for supplier quotations, design, and build.
• Provide tooling and process design support using CAD tools (SolidWorks or similar), including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for stress analysis.
• Develop 3D CAD models of tooling and related process assemblies; conduct design analysis via FEA, performing meshing, calculations, and results evaluation.
• Manage Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and process Z-level purchase orders.
• Track supplier deliveries, close out invoices, work orders, and finalize fixture drawings.
• Conduct on-site visits to suppliers to assess progress and address technical concerns, coordinating with suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering teams.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive fixture lifecycle documentation, including quotations, designs, work orders, and relevant records.
• Innovate and enhance procedures and techniques to meet engineering, tooling, and manufacturing requirements in a cost-effective manner.
• Assist with customer tooling audits as required.

Requirements

• 8+ years in tooling/fixture design and procurement with deep expertise in tool design, stress analysis, machining, fabrication, welding, and materials application.
• Strong proficiency in dimensional gaging, machining holding fixtures, templates, and multi-axis part handling equipment.
• Solid grounding in statics, strength of materials, and stress analysis; advanced experience in FEA preferred.
• Thorough understanding of engineering design practices, revision control, and ANSI Y14.5 standards for geometric dimensioning and tolerances.
• BS in Engineering preferred but not needed; AS in Engineering/Technical field with 8-12 years of relevant hands-on experience acceptable.
• Skilled in SolidWorks or similar CAD software for tool and product design; proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook).
• Capable of managing high volumes of tooling quotations and orders, and adept at resolving technical, cost, or delivery issues with suppliers and design teams.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan.
• 120 hours paid time off every year.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance for employees and their families.
• Eligibility to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.