Tool Design Engineer

Tool Design Engineer The Tool Design Engineer is responsible for reading and interpreting customer drawings, specifications, and model-based definitions (MBD) and creating tool designs to best meet these requirements. They will serve as a technical resource available to manufacturing concerning tool usage, tool improvements, and other special projects, working cooperatively as a member of an Integrated Product Team that includes Business Management, Project and Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain and Quality personnel. 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. Duties Responsibilities Knowledgeable with specifications, engineering blueprints, model-based definitions, tool orders, and shop data and confers with engineering and shop personnel to resolve design problems related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures, and cost. Reviews all requests for new tools from the shop floor and requests for tooling repairs or modifications. Determines necessary course of action and initiates Tool Orders to address the request including related instructions, sketches, and engineering drawings and information. Understands and works priorities of the company and customers to support the goal of the team. Provides guidance for Tool Design Team to support all aspects of daily operating. Tracks and manages data as it pertains to all aspects of Tooling, including but not limited to Tool Design Metrics, Tool Design Accuracy, Vendor Pricing, Tooling Design Time, and others as required. Works with the Tooling/Machining work center or outside contractors to resolve conflicts or issues that may arise as a result of performing tool manufacturing, repairs or modifications. Works with Supply Chain to outsource tooling fabrication, repairs, or modifications that are beyond the facility's capacity or abilities. Addresses shop floor producibility issues, especially those where poor or faulty tooling may be the root cause. Works with engineering staff to determine and design new tooling requirements and provide input to manufacturing concept. Provides MBD designs, sketches, drawings, and support as needed to Manufacturing Engineers, Tooling/Machining, and outside contractors regarding manufacture of new tooling. Processes expert in manufacturing processes, including, but not limited to Machining, Forming, Welding, and Assembly. Possesses a complete understanding of Cartesian coordinate systems and general aircraft structures. Comprehensive knowledge of aero-structures, regardless of manufacturer. Performs Reverse Engineering Functions utilizing any data available. Acts as a resource in Estimate process to define work process. Understands the balance of Cost vs. Function to provide the overall best value to the organization. Leads in the development or implementation of new or non-traditional manufacturing technologies. Performs other duties as assigned or required by the position.