Design Engineer II, Tooling

Design Engineer II, Tooling

Precision Fusing and Sensors is actively hiring for a Design Engineer II, Tooling in Middletown, CT. This role is responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and improving tooling and fixtures used in the manufacturing and assembly of legacy fuzing products. The ideal candidate will have a background in designing tooling and fixtures using SolidWorks and have the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in Manufacturing, Quality, and Test Engineering.

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. 
• Work Setting: 100% on-site

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.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks for designing tools, and fixtures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting. 
• In-depth understanding of GD&T standards and their application in tooling design.
• Ability to learn local software packages and databases   
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve tooling-related issues. 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. 
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Preferred

• 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. 

Shift: 1st Shift Monday-Friday 6:30a-3:00p

Salaried Pay Range: $74,900 - $119,840

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401k with employer matching contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off

For more than 85 years, our team at Precision Fuzing and Sensors has designed, tested, and manufactured the fuzing and sensor systems that defense programs depend on — delivering mission-critical reliability from a single, vertically integrated facility in Middletown, Connecticut. Precision Fuzing & Sensors has spent more than eight decades at the forefront of fuzing technology for defense and aerospace applications, trusted by every branch of the U.S. military and allied nations across the globe.