Tool Design Engineer

Tool Design Engineer

Tool Design Engineer

Tool Design Engineer is responsible for the design and modification of forming
dies, holding fixtures, press castings and other manufacturing aids used to
produce structural aerospace parts. This
position requires strong analytical and communication skills to support all
aspects of the manufacturing process.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849,
Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply
store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of
the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to
early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a
global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the
aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and
structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial
aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and
sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Parsons,
Ks manufactures precision parts for passenger and military aircraft. Travelers
around the world count on our employees for their commitment to quality.

Why Ducommun?

• Excellent company culture - as recognized by Newsweek's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
  
• Clean working environment
  
• Opportunity for career growth
  
• Great benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursement

Job Summary

• 
  Use CAD tools to design tools that meets customer specifications
  
• Ability to use and apply FEA results to enhance designs
  
• Maintain digital/ electronic data
  
• Generate tooling work orders
  
• Support manufacturing and other departments
  
• Perform cost analysis and tradeoff improvement studies
  
• Create operation sheets, tool drawings, and detail drawings
  
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
  
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or related experience in job function equivalent (combination of education and experience)
  
• Up to three years' experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment
  
• Strong CAD/CAE skills, Unigraphics preferred
  
• Knowledge of aerospace company specifications and practices preferred
  
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
  
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience preferred
  
• Technical writing skills preferred
  
  

Management
reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments in
accordance with business needs, and to make reasonable accommodations so that
qualified employees can perform the essential function of the job.

This is a generic job posting for a Tool Design Engineer. Depending on the candidate's skills, qualifications and experience, they will be hired into an entry (I) level, intermediate (II) level or expert (III) level job and pay scale.