SCHERDEL Group · 1 week ago
Tool Design Engineer
Muskegon, MI
Part-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSCHERDEL Group is seeking a Tool Design Engineer who will collaborate with various teams to provide design assistance and create detailed drawings and models. The role involves designing tools and dies, managing CAD files, and ensuring production requirements are met while adhering to quality standards.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Design tools and dies accurately and efficiently, within specified time frames, to company engineering specifications
Create a bill of materials for all designs with recommended spare tooling and ware items
Manage engineering CAD files in an organized and comprehensible format
Create and update detailed drawings required for manufacturing using the company’s CAD system
Attend design review meetings as needed – determine customer requirements, production issues & timing considerations
Produce drawings for customers and production personnel
Work with Engineering department to develop the conceptual, preliminary, and detail design
Draw preliminary sketches of dies for review
Prepare strip layouts and detailed drawings making certain the design meets the customer piece part and die or machine specifications, taking into consideration how the job was quoted
Select items per company standards to incorporate into the project and makes sure job materials and component are ordered in a timely manner
Check, document and communicate the progress of jobs as they are being built
Aids with trainee’s going through tool design
Prototype blank design and fixture design as required
Works according to Scherdel’s quality and environmental system requirements, and customer quality requirements
Qualification
Required
Training through an accredited program and experience in tool and die design/engineering
Computer literacy with a solid knowledge of computer operating systems and related software (Windows, MSOffice Products, Lotus Notes)
Extensive knowledge of CAD systems, Siemens NX and Solidworks
Ability to read and understand specifications, blueprints/drawings and other technical data
3D modeling experience
Ability to understand and implement geometric tolerance
Willingness to travel outside the USA for training purposes including Germany & Mexico
Time Management
Results Driven
Problem Solver
Thoroughness
Communication
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
Ability to bend twist and stand for periods up to 8-12 hours
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs if required
Ability to work repetitive tasks
Must be able to perform duties in a fast paced environment
Daily use of technologies included long periods of time of use of computer and keyboard
GD&T
Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Metal Stamping & Forming (Progressive Die)
Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills
Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Associates degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or CAD design or equivalent number of year of experience
Company
SCHERDEL Group
With approximately 6,500 employees at 35 locations world wide, the SCHERDEL Group is a family-owned, leading company in the field of metal-forming with core competence in the production of engineering springs as well as of vehicle components and components for the medical market.
Founded in 1889
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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