Tool Designer

Job Title: Product and Tool CAD Designer

Department: Design

Reports To: President

FLSA Status: Exempt

Approved By: President

Job Summary: Ensures that engineering work conforms to high technical and organization standards and meets or exceeds all contract requirements. Ensures the producibility of designs and products. Compiles and evaluates design and data to determine adequacy of the product and the engineering effectiveness of the results compared to requirements and specification. Ensures that project plans and requirements from customers and other departments will be satisfactorily achieved in time, cost, quality and completeness. A high concentration level and attention to detail are consequential qualifications for this position. He/she must have an above average knowledge of drafting methods. Required to document and maintain all pre-release and post-release projects. Responsible for design and development of tooling and fixtures required for manufacture. In addition, this person will provide technical and estimating support to the President and others as designated. Position may specialize in a particular area of product design involving complex/technical design concepts or involving a wide range of products requiring diversified knowledge. Has full responsibility for accuracy of finished drawings and efficiency under which drawings are produced. This position is responsible for documenting and maintaining all pre-release projects. This person is responsible for design and development of tooling and fixtures required for manufacture. In addition, this person will provide technical sales and estimating support for the sales department.

Minimum Requirements

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Practical application of plastics engineering science and technology inclusive of applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of thermoformed plastic goods.

Intermediate Level - All “Microsoft” applications (Word, Excel, and other programs as deemed necessary to complete duties of job).

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Minimum Training Requirements

ISO 9001:2015, QS Standards, FSSC 22000, Food Safety, Quality and Management System Policies

Solid Works and Auto Cad software.

Employment Type: Full Time

Years Experience: 3 - 5 years

Bonus/Commission: No

Full-Time