Tool Design Engineer Staff Specialist

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 8 years professional experience. Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of particular field of specialization to the completion of significant assignments. Has well-developed leadership qualities. Crosses fields. Plans and conducts assignments, generally involving the larger and more important projects or more than one project. Reviews progress and evaluates results. May lead or direct projects. Under FLSA, incumbents in this position are nonexempt.