Northrop Grumman Australia · 3 hours ago
U001 Tool Designer
United States-Minnesota-Elk River
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$48.91/hr - $48.91/hr
4+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading company in technological advancements, and they are seeking an experienced Tool Designer to support their Armament Business Unit. The role involves planning, designing, documenting, and overseeing the build of complex tools and assemblies using CAD software.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design tools, mechanisms, special machine tools using CAD
Create designs and drawings to be sent out for build
Requires knowledge of mechanics and application of mechanical movements
Adapt standard equipment to special purposes
Work independently to solve problems and create new designs, generally with little guidance
Select materials to be used to meet design and usage requirements
Supervise test and assembly of new design if necessary
Familiar with ergonomics and with applicable OSHA safety standards relative to pneumatics and hydraulics
Collaborates with engineering, technicians and management throughout the design and build process
Organize and maintain new and existing drawing records
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship required
Technical or Associate's Degree in Mechanical Drafting/Design or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
4+ year's prior related experience in the design of complicated tools and assemblies
4+ years' experience creating drawings to be used in manufacturing following industry and corporate drafting standards
Experience in machine shop practices
Experience working directly with a machine shop creating tool designs and building tooling
Possess an understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Design for manufacturing understanding
Knowledge of the physical properties of materials and how to harden, temper and stress relieve materials to achieve required properties
Must be knowledgeable in the following design areas: Dies, Molds, Gaging, cutting tools, fixtures, Machine design
Experience in press tooling, both hydraulic and pneumatic presses
Able to work weekly Monday – Thursday 6:00am to 4:30pm on site in Elk River, MN. Occasional Fridays and overtime required
Customer Service
Advanced computer skills (Microsoft office suite + CAD)
Works well under pressure
Strong time management skills
Attention to detail
Effective communication skills
Continuous improvement
Mechanical aptitude
Works with ambiguity
Preferred
Solidworks experience preferred
Creo and AutoCAD experience a plus
2+ years machining shop experience is a plus
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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