Tool and die designer

Description: SUMMARY Designs tooling for “In House” use as well as “For Sale” Tooling. SolidWorks/Logo Press is used as the primary design software and Cadkey as the secondary archive support software.

• Analyze customer provided prints, CAD files, specifications as well as the content of the R.F.Q. to determine the most appropriate tool design to produce parts that will meet all customer specifications, while staying within an appropriate budget relative to the required number of parts to be produced.
• Confer with others in the Tool & Die room to brainstorm, resolve problems and develop tool designs. Conceiving tooling method is often a team effort.
• Conceive, design, detail & develop all types of punch press tooling, Ranging from temporary style stage tooling to large complicated Progressive dies with sensors and automation.
• Conceive, design, detail & develop all types of Weld fixtures. Assembly fixtures & Inspection fixtures.
• Coordinate with Programmer, EDM dept., CNC mill dept. & Toolmakers in support of tool designs.
• Create Part Models (or import Customer Model), Create flat blank geometry for laser, work with Press brake department & Q.C. to develop blanks.
• Work with customers to clarify any issues with engineering prints or cad files. Most engineering communication is done via e-mail.
  

Skills: tool and die, Design, manufacturing tooling, Tooling design, Die design, Tooling, Tool design, Sheet metal, Solidworks, Tool & die design, Stamping, logopress, cadkey, Punch press, progressive die, weld fixtures, assembly fixtures, inspection fixtures, trigonometry, blueprint, Gd&t, geometric tolerancing, fixture design, metal cutting, toolmaking Top Skills Details: tool and die,Design,manufacturing tooling,Tooling design,Die design,Tooling,Tool design,Sheet metal,Solidworks,Tool & die design Additional Skills & Qualifications: B.S. in Engineering or applicable Technical school degree. or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Minimum of 5 years Tool & Die design/manufacturing experience. Strong knowledge of Solidworks software required, Knowledge of Cadkey software is beneficial. Experience Level: Intermediate Level About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
  

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