Tool Designer

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Tool Designer to join our team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a design professional who thrives on turning concepts into practical, production-ready tooling solutions and collaborating closely with engineering and manufacturing teams. As a key contributor to product and process success, you will play a critical role in designing efficient, cost-effective tools that support quality, safety, and productivity on the floor. If you enjoy problem-solving, working hands-on with cross-functional teams, and seeing your designs come to life in production, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in tool design.

 

Duties and responsibilities

• Studies specifications, engineering blueprints, tool orders, and shop data and confers with engineering and shop personnel to resolve complex, real-world design challenges related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures, and cost in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Selects standard items, such as bushings, bearings, and other hardware, to incorporate into tool design, ensuring efficient, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.
• Draws preliminary sketches, layouts, and detailed drawings using computer-assisted design/drafting equipment and software, delivering precision-driven, production-ready designs that support high-quality manufacturing outcomes.
• Modifies tool designs according to trials, tests, and feedback from engineering, logistics, or manufacturing with the objective to improve safety, quality, productivity, and overall operational performance.
• Adds details to conceptual designs of tools, jigs, fixtures, carts, and other related equipment, including but not limited to 3D models, 2D prints, BOMs, and materials lists, supporting end-to-end design ownership from concept through implementation.
• Coordinates procurement of devices through quoting, bid evaluation, negotiation, and follow-up until successful implementation of the device in production, driving cross-functional collaboration and project execution.
• Maintains design data in accordance with Kubota’s standards, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance within a robust engineering environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment is also preferred but not required.
• Experience in 3D Cad modeling, 2D drawing detailing, understanding of basic machining and fabrication techniques.
• Must have clear written and verbal communication skills with a strong math aptitude and understanding of GD&T

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in manufacturing related Engineering field is an added advantage
• 2-year Associates Degree preferred or technical drafting certificate.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Earned paid time off (ETO)
• 10 paid company holidays annually
• Performance-based merit increases
• Annual bonus opportunity

 

Working conditions

Ability to work in extreme heat and cold. Ability to work in a loud environment.

 

Physical requirements

Ability to stand/ be on your feet for long periods of time and walk throughout the shop floor. Ability to sit at a desk. Ability to use hands/ fingers. Ability to reach with arms. Ability to operate power and hand held tools.