Inert Tool Engineer (Level V)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Manage assigned tooling projects by coordinating all design and fabrication activities to meet the program cost and schedule requirements. Travel to suppliers to support them as needed during fabrication and inspection.
• Work alongside the manufacturing team to ensure overall program quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved. Work with internal customers to define tooling and equipment needed for new and existing programs
• Develop tooling concepts, creating/reviewing and improving manufacturing processes to meet customer requirements while ensuring tool designs meet environmental, health and safety requirements, Apply DFM/DFA, GD&T, and…
• Deliver and maintain detailed tooling design documentation, including CAD models, drawings, specifications, and work instructions to ensure consistent quality and repeatability in manufacturing processes.
• Review engineering drawings and designs for manufacturability. Support operations and process engineering in the use of all tooling.
• Support continuous improvement activities.
• Assist in developing a supplier base for outsourcing tool fabrication and oversee/monitoring supplier quality and on-time delivery.
• Assist in implementation of an MES (Manufacturing Execution System ) and/or CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and/or EAM (Enterprise Asset Management).

Job requirements

• Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs.
• Experience in tool design for load motor production is desirable.
• Previous experience in designing tools for automation.
• Travel up to 15-20%, including the possibility of overnights within (the US) to support program needs and supplier visits.
• Ability to lift, move or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance (U.S. citizenship required); active Secret clearance preferred.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees