Tooling Engineer II

Tooling Engineer II

Job Number: 360704

Category: Design Engineering

Description: Job Title: Tooling Engineer II

Location: Middletown, CT

Zip Code: 06457

Start Date: ASAP

Job Type: Direct Hire

Pay: ​$85K-$96K

Shift: 8 hour shifts, starting between 7am-8am, M-F

A Tooling Engineer Level II job in Middletown, CT is currently available through Belcan. This is a direct hire position with our key aerospace client. The Tooling Engineer II is a mid-level engineering role responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and improving tooling and fixtures used in the manufacturing and assembly of legacy fuzing products. This position requires a balance of sustaining existing tooling, troubleshooting issues, and designing new tools to support production efficiency and quality. The Tooling Engineer II collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing, Quality, and Test Engineering, to ensure tools meet production requirements and comply with industry standards..

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Tooling Design and Development:

• Design and develop tooling, and fixtures. using SolidWorks, ensuring compatibility with legacy fuzing product manufacturing processes.

• Create detailed 2D and 3D drawings, incorporating GD&T principles to ensure precision and manufacturability.

• Develop new tooling solutions to address production challenges, improve efficiency, or support new product introductions as needed.

• Provide estimates for new tooling designs or modifications to existing tooling.

• Reverse engineer existing tooling where a drawing might not exist or is a hand drawn 2D drawing.

Tooling Maintenance and Improvement:

• Populate our tooling preventative maintenance database with existing tooling and determine the maintenance criteria for each tool. Execute the tool maintenance as defined in the database and record results.

• Maintain and troubleshoot existing tooling to ensure operational reliability and minimize downtime.

• Analyze tooling performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance durability, precision, and production efficiency.

• Modify or repair tools and fixtures to accommodate design changes or resolve manufacturing issues.

Collaboration and Support:

• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Test Engineering teams to ensure tooling meets production and quality requirements.

• Provide technical support, assisting with tooling setup, operator training, and issue resolution.

• Participate in design reviews, providing input on tooling feasibility and manufacturability.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Create and maintain detailed documentation, including tooling designs, specifications, and work instructions, using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Ensure all tooling designs comply with GD&T standards and industry regulations.

• Support compliance with safety, quality, and security protocols, including maintaining eligibility for a Secret security clearance.

Project Management:

• Manage small to medium tooling projects, including scoping, scheduling, and coordinating with vendors or internal machine shops for tool fabrication.

• Track project progress and report updates to management, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to optimize tooling processes, reduce costs, and improve production throughput.

• Stay current with industry trends, materials, and technologies to recommend innovative tooling solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor"s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

• 2-5 years of experience in tooling design, manufacturing engineering, or a related role, preferably in an assembly or production environment.

• Demonstrated experience with SolidWorks for 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation. Familiarity with Product Document Management (PDM) software a plus.

• Proficiency in applying GD&T principles to tooling designs and drawings.

• Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing operations, preferably with established products or precision components.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting.

• Ability to learn local software packages and databases

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve tooling-related issues.

PREFERRED QUALIFCATIONS:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment for fuzing products, aerospace, or defense industries.

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Knowledge of CNC machining, additive manufacturing, or other fabrication processes.

Belcan is a global supplier of engineering, technical recruiting, and IT services to customers in the aerospace, industrial, and government sectors. Belcan engineers better outcomes through adaptive and integrated services-from jet engines, airframe, and avionics to heavy vehicles, chemical processing, and cybersecurity. Belcan takes a partnering approach to provide customer-driven solutions that are flexible, scalable, and cost-effective. Our unique capabilities have led to continuous growth and success for nearly 60 years. We are a team-driven Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity.

Location: Middletown , CT

Minimum Experience (yrs): 2-5

Required Education: Bachelor (BA, BS...)

Benefits: No Benefits (None)

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