Sparton · 7 hours ago
Senior Tool Designer
De Leon Springs, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, specializing in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States’ undersea warfare arsenal. The Tool Designer III leads the design of complex tooling and fixtures, driving manufacturability improvements and collaborating with engineering teams to influence product design early in development.
Hardware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the design of complex, high‑precision, or automated tooling and test fixtures
Perform advanced GD&T, tolerance analysis, and manufacturability assessments
Collaborate with engineering teams to drive DFM and DFMaint into product and process design. Provide formal input to product design engineers of potential design changes that will make our products easier to assemble and maintain consistently
Analyze and redesign legacy fixtures to improve reliability, safety, ergonomics, and production efficiency based on needed tooling and new manufacturing processes or to accommodate production design changes
Partner with the Model Shop to optimize designs for machining strategy, cost, and build time
Determine material specifications to ensure productive life of tools/fixtures
Develop accurate project timelines, cost estimates, and design process flows
Inspect machines and facilities where tools will be used
Determine optimal clearances, speeds, temperature, and other pertinent conditions affecting final design requirements of tools
Lead design reviews and ensure compliance with Sparton’s quality and safety standards
Ensure that appropriate new technology is incorporated in the tool/fixture design. Ensure that any models produced are suitable for additional electronic utilization (automation, animations, simulations, etc.)
Perform analysis and present alternative designs (including materials changes) to ensure that tradeoffs between design costs and production usefulness are optimized
Support root‑cause analysis and corrective actions related to tooling performance
Establish and monitor compliance of historical and accountability records of production tooling. Establish standards for future design as appropriate
On the floor follow-up on installed tools/fixtures to ensure that designs are effective. Maintain records of changes with idea of improving the design process for future projects
Interface with internal and external vendor resources as needed including managing part resources, schedules, and priorities for multiple projects simultaneously
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, or related field, or equivalent education or training
Equivalent experience (Typically 5–8 years) of tooling or mechanical design, fixture development, or mechanical design in a regulated industry (Defense, aerospace, medical, automotive)
Advanced proficiency in CAD modeling and drafting
Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and manufacturing processes
Demonstrated ability to lead complex design projects
U.S. Citizenship
Preferred
Experience with automated tooling, pneumatics, sensors, or integrated test systems
Background in defense or aerospace manufacturing
Strong leadership and mentoring capability
High level of technical judgment and problem-solving
Ability to influence cross-functional decisions
Benefits
Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.
Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.
Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.
Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
On-site wellness clinic.
Competitive compensation.
401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8% plus 1% Employer contribution.
Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
Paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Fertility and family building assistance.
Flexible work schedules available based on position:
+ 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
+ 5/8s
+ 4/10s
+ 3/12s
Lifestyle spending account.
Perks at work.
Generous employee referral program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options
Company
Sparton
Sparton provides electromechanical devices with capabilities that include concept development, industrial design.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2020-12-23Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Tracy Howard
President and CEO
Dave Powell
Chief Technology Officer and Chief Engineer
Recent News
2025-08-19
2024-02-28
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