Tool Design Engineer Expert

Description

Designs a broad range of tools including forming and cutting tools. Designs jigs, dies, and fixtures for production or experimental use. Studies specifications and confers with engineering and shop personnel to resolve design problems related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures, and costs of tools. Applies mathematical formulas and standard tool engineering data to develop tool configuration. Selects standard items for incorporation into tool design. Draws preliminary sketches and prepares layout and detail drawings. Modifies tool designs according to trial or production service data to improve tool life or performance. More than 10 years increasingly responsible professional experience. Possesses and applies an advanced knowledge of particular field of specialization to the completion of projects of major complexity. Plans, conducts and directs engineering and/or development work on complex projects necessitating the origination and application of new and unique approaches. Plans and directs projects and supplies technical inspiration, leadership and consultation to professional co-workers. May represent the organization in outside discussions and technical forums. Under FLSA, incumbents in this position are nonexempt.