Tool Design Engineer

About this role

Job Title: Tool Design Engineer   Department:   Engineering  

Reports to:   Director of Engineering  

Classification:   Non-Exempt  

Location:    Nashville, TN  

Travel:   None  

  Job Summary:    

The   Cutting Tool Designer   is responsible for   initiating   and completing   the concept design phase for special form   tools, complex   Indexable cutting tools ,   and inserts. This includes producing detailed drawings and defining production routings for tooling used across various industries. The role involves close collaboration with Sales, Production, and Customers to ensure tooling is designed and delivered accurately and on schedule.  

  Supervisory Responsibilities:  

• None  

Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Design and   Quote   custo m   form   tools , Inserts and   CBN, PCD, SCD and Indexable cutting tools.  

• Collect data by interfacing with customers and sales reps to help make a selection of tool   types .  

• Gather manufacturing and engineering data to effectively evaluate production feasibility of the customer request and provide   accurate   quotations to the customer.  

• Communicate with customers about quotations,   applications   and design engineering.  

• Assist   inside sales with order processing, phone calls, and mail during times of excessive load.  

• Request material quotes for materials when needed.  

• Make engineering changes to existing designs.   

• Other duties as assigned.  

  Education and Experience:  

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering is preferred.    

• Machining experience is preferred.  

• The ability   to read blueprints is   required .  

• SolidWorks /AutoCAD experience is   required .  

• Vocational school or apprenticeship   valued .  

• Computer programming experience is   valued .  

Required Skills/Abilities:   

• Knowledge of cutting tool series application understanding.  

• Must have MS office skills.   

• Ability to read and understand blueprints.   

• Ability to   demonstrate   a high level   of spatial awareness and ability to conceptualize complex geometry.  

• Excellent oral/written communication skills.  

• Strong organizational   skills and   attention to detail.  

Physical Requirements:   

• Prolonged   periods of   sitting at a desk and working on a computer.  

• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds at a time.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination   on the basis of   race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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