Design Engineer - Tooling

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of 2 years design experience.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution in the following disciplines preferred: Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering, or Engineering Technology.
• Previous experience in injection molding tooling design and fabrication
• Fluency with CAD/CAM software, preferably with Siemens NX.
• CNC programming knowledge a plus
• Working knowledge of standard tool room equipment
• Experience or familiarity with additive manufacturing
• Sound understanding of engineering drafting principles
• Ability to collaborate with die makers regarding design for manufacturing
• Experience in the design of tooling for injection molding
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of material properties, as related to die design.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Ability to effectively work/communicate as part of a project team.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and activities.
• Strong problem-solving acumen.

Located in Whitehall, Michigan, the Design Engineer - Tooling position specializes in designing and prototyping tooling for groundbreaking engines using innovative materials and processes. This role is based out of our state-of-the-art Howmet Research Center, and will be a pivotal player in the advanced Development Tooling Lab.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design precision injection molding dies and manufacturing fixtures using Siemens NX.
• Create 3D CAD models and engineering drawings to meet aerospace customer specifications.
• Collaborate with customers, tool designers, and Howmet engineers for design development and approvals.
• Support manufacturing processes, with optional CNC programming tasks.
• Manage project timelines, documentation, and material acquisitions to ensure on-time delivery.