Belcan ยท 3 hours ago
Tooling Engineer II
Middletown, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $96K/yr
2+ years expBelcan is a global supplier of engineering, technical recruiting, and IT services to customers in the aerospace, industrial, and government sectors. The Tooling Engineer II is responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and improving tooling and fixtures for the manufacturing of legacy fuzing products, ensuring production efficiency and quality through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Enterprise SoftwareIndustrial EngineeringProject ManagementSoftwareTechnical Support
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and develop tooling, and fixtures. using SolidWorks, ensuring compatibility with legacy fuzing product manufacturing processes
Create detailed 2D and 3D drawings, incorporating GD&T principles to ensure precision and manufacturability
Develop new tooling solutions to address production challenges, improve efficiency, or support new product introductions as needed
Provide estimates for new tooling designs or modifications to existing tooling
Reverse engineer existing tooling where a drawing might not exist or is a hand drawn 2D drawing
Populate our tooling preventative maintenance database with existing tooling and determine the maintenance criteria for each tool. Execute the tool maintenance as defined in the database and record results
Maintain and troubleshoot existing tooling to ensure operational reliability and minimize downtime
Analyze tooling performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance durability, precision, and production efficiency
Modify or repair tools and fixtures to accommodate design changes or resolve manufacturing issues
Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Test Engineering teams to ensure tooling meets production and quality requirements
Provide technical support, assisting with tooling setup, operator training, and issue resolution
Participate in design reviews, providing input on tooling feasibility and manufacturability
Create and maintain detailed documentation, including tooling designs, specifications, and work instructions, using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ensure all tooling designs comply with GD&T standards and industry regulations
Support compliance with safety, quality, and security protocols, including maintaining eligibility for a Secret security clearance
Manage small to medium tooling projects, including scoping, scheduling, and coordinating with vendors or internal machine shops for tool fabrication
Track project progress and report updates to management, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints
Identify opportunities to optimize tooling processes, reduce costs, and improve production throughput
Stay current with industry trends, materials, and technologies to recommend innovative tooling solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
2-5 years of experience in tooling design, manufacturing engineering, or a related role, preferably in an assembly or production environment
Demonstrated experience with SolidWorks for 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation. Familiarity with Product Document Management (PDM) software a plus
Proficiency in applying GD&T principles to tooling designs and drawings
Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing operations, preferably with established products or precision components
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting
Ability to learn local software packages and databases
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve tooling-related issues
Preferred
Experience in a manufacturing environment for fuzing products, aerospace, or defense industries
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
Knowledge of CNC machining, additive manufacturing, or other fabrication processes
Company
Belcan
Belcan is a engineering services company offering design, manufacturing, and IT solutions for aerospace, defense, automotive, and more.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-06-10Acquired
Leadership Team
Dave Brandel
President & COO, Engineering Solutions
David Moya
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Recent News
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