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Ducommun

Tool Design Engineer

Santa Clarita, CA · On-site

Tool Design Engineer Engineersin this general category are concerned with determining the optimalmanufacturing methods and process for producing company products. Understanding of productivity ...

Tranter

R&D Design Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering * 5 years of experience in manufacturing principles related to metal sheet forming, press tool design (molds), and qualification processes * 5 years of ...

Ducommun

Tool Design Engineer

Santa Clarita, CA · On-site

Tool Design Engineer Engineersin this general category are concerned with determining the optimalmanufacturing methods and process for producing company products. Understanding of productivity ...

Ducommun

Tool Design Engineer

Santa Clarita, CA · On-site

$28 - $33/hr

Tool Design Engineer Engineersin this general category are concerned with determining the optimalmanufacturing methods and process for producing company products. Understanding of productivity ...

MacLean-Fogg

Senior Tool Design Engineer

Mundelein, IL · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

The Senior Tool Design Engineer is also responsible for mentoring junior engineers, providing training to machine operators, and playing an instrumental role in solving complex tooling challenges.

Alutrim, L.L.C.

Tool Design Engineer

Lebanon, KY · On-site

Facilitate the creation of CAD designs as needed. * Specify, order and perform follow-up for ... Engineering or related field. Journeyperson or better in Tool and Die Maker or related field.

Sun Technologies,Inc.

Tool Design Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$40 - $55/hr

Key Responsibilities: * - Develop tooling concepts and support equipment for new and existing programs * - Design tooling and equipment, including engineering drawings, inspection requirements, and ...

Prolim Global

Tool Design Engineer 2

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$45 - $55/hr

PROLIM (www.prolim.com) is currently seeking a Tool Design Engineer 2 for one of our top clients, Northrop Grumman,El Segundo, CA (100% Onsite) This is an exciting opportunity for an engineering ...

Verus-Aerospace

Tool Design

Wichita, KS · On-site

Reviews engineering information, tool design drawings/models, and other specifications to determine methods and sequence of operations to fabricate tools. Provides planning, direction, and ...

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Alutrim

Tool Design Engineer

Lebanon, KY

This role leverages the latest advancements in tooling, equipment, materials, and part design to achieve the highest quality, greatest efficiency, and lowest possible production cost. Job ...

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Tool Design Engineer

Santa Clarita, CA • On-site

Ducommun
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 34 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

49th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

Tool Design Engineer

Engineersin this general category are concerned with determining the optimalmanufacturing methods and process for producing company products.  Understanding of productivity improvementmethodology, LEAN processes, ergonomics, time studies for reducing waste andexcess, line balancing, 6S, Kaizans, etc.

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 Santa Clarita, CA was founded in 1978 by George Duncan, a chemical engineer and Air Force pilot who previously worked for Rogers Corporation, and Bard Parker. His son Robert took over in 2004 and most recently, in 2018, the company was acquired by Ducommun Incorporated. Ducommun (NYSE:DCO) was founded in 1849 and is the oldest continuously operating company in California. Ducommun has been a supplier to the aviation industry since planes first began flying, and Certified is proud to be a part of this great company.

Job Summary

  • Design and build tooling to meet CTP's fabrication needs
  • Maintain digital/electronic data.
  • Program and operate CNC equipment
  • Analyzes drawings, sketches, and design data of part to determine dimension and configuration of cuts, selection of cutting tools, and machine speeds and feed rates
  • Evaluates tool designs and coordinates with engineering for appropriate changes.
  • Analyzes and designs machine holding fixtures for parts.
  • Computes angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures, and outlines sequence of operations required to machine part.
  • Prepares geometric layout using MasterCAM software to show location of reference points and direction of cutting paths.
  • Writes instruction sheets, check sheets, and cutter lists to guide setup and operation of machine.
  • Write programs for multi- axis CNC milling machines / routers.
  • Resolves CNC program and associated manufacturing issues with all relevant departments.
  • Support manufacturing and other departments as an internal customer.
  • 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.

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