Tool Design Engineer jobs in Akron, OH

Description

Cornwell Quality Tools, a renowned manufacturer of mobile tools sold through franchise owners, is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team. With a century-long legacy, we are the oldest mobile tool company that directly serves professional technicians nationwide. To learn more about our organization, please visit our website at www.cornwelltools.com.

Position: Design Engineer

Location: On-Site position in Mogadore, OH

We are seeking a skilled individual to take on the role of designing and developing detailed product part and assembly drawings for the manufacture of toolboxes, chests, carts, and other items. As part of this role, you will be using industry and Company engineering standards to create accurate and precise drawings. Utilizing precision measuring instruments, computer-assisted design software, as well as verbal and written instructions, you will be responsible for producing, editing, and transferring drawings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review sample parts, sketches, and written product descriptions submitted by others to develop project plans.
• Create product/part and assembly drawings using 3D modeling software in accordance with industry and Company standards.
• Utilize various measuring instruments to collect data to be used for producing product part and assembly drawings.
• Update project plan and analyze product test data and reports to determine if the design meets functional performance criteria.
• Participate in Design Reviews to gather feedback and insights.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and outside suppliers to clarify or resolve design, production, or quality problems and develop a plan of action.
• Assist with design for manufacturability review for all parts and assemblies.
• Confer with various suppliers and/or other engineering personnel and prepare design modifications and update product drawings.
• Review current product part and assembly drawings for cost reduction opportunities and suggest design changes/modifications.
• Provide written progress and status reports and communicate production and quality problems in written form while advising suggested measures to resolve issues.
• Other job duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or equivalent from an accredited four-year college or technical school in a design-related field of study (e.g., tooling design, mechanical engineering design).
• Minimum of two years' related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Mechanical aptitude with respect to using measuring equipment, sheet metal forming, and welding is required.

Specific Skills:

• Apply concepts of algebra and geometry to sheet metal layouts and product construction documents and drawings.
• Calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to define a problem, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to solve problems.
• Understand and interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in written, verbal, mathematical, or diagram form, dealing with multiple concrete or abstract variables simultaneously.
• Work from both written and oral instructions.
• Independently seek answers to simple problems before seeking counsel from others within the organization.
• Effective communication with employees both inside and outside the organization.
• Read and interpret documents such as blueprints, engineering standards, operating manuals, work instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Possess the ability to write routine project status and test reports, as well as engineering correspondence.

Systems (hardware, software, computer, etc.):

• Navigate internal computer database systems and engineering software technology.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The job involves sedentary work, requiring sitting for long periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The employee's work area is in an office environment with a generally quiet noise level.
• Involvement with parts and assemblies made from sheet steel, cast aluminum, plastic, and rubber is normal, and occasional items may exceed 40 lbs.

*Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Provider of Services