Tool Designer A

About the role

Actively maintains and improves knowledge of tool design, machines, engineering standards, procedures, new technology (materials, hydraulic and / or pneumatic clamping) through personal training and education.

Provides consultation on DFM, preliminary and formal costing.

Work primarily on fixtures for assembly, stamping dies, work holding, special tools used in machining and assembly.

Develop and implement cost reduction programs consistent with Lean Manufacturing principals.

Lead or participate in cross functional project teams designed to introduce new products, improve existing tooling, better our tooling manufacturing process and / or design, advance our competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Determine practical approach to determining tolerance as it relates to manufacturing and die construction.

Provide estimate for the number of hours to design, process, and manufacture and inspect tooling components to support all facets of final product delivery.

Evaluate what equipment and process will be needed to complete the work.

Uses computerized design and computer aided engineering tools to perform job requirements.

Has a good knowledge of various materials (tools, steels). Work with vendors to order materials for tools.

Compensation : $35-$45

What you will be doing

• Design production tooling and offer design input to Product Designers to add a manufacturing perspective to new tooling programs.
• Accurately quote the cost and lead-times of new tooling projects.
• Follow through complete projects from concept design, build and try-out for projects done in-house or through outside vendors.
• Maintain cost and delivery requirements for all new tooling assignments.
• Oversee design of tooling incorporating engineering changes, as needed, as well as completing design review and approval process.
• Document project specifics between Southco and tooling vendors, including archival of CAD data.
• Keep current with industry trends to help Southco improve tooling programs, reduce lead-times and control costs.

About you

How will we reward you

Information at a Glance

Southco is the leading global manufacturer of Engineered Access Hardware with manufacturing and engineering facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. From quality and performance to aesthetics and ergonomics, we know small touches make a big difference. The people of Southco are passionate about connecting with our customers to create innovative engineered access hardware solutions aimed at enhancing the "touch points" of our customers' products. With unrivaled global supply and support, innovative products and dedicated people, Southco provides customers throughout the world with the broadest line of high quality Access Hardware Solutions on the market today for applications in the Networking, Telecommunications, Computer, Automotive, Aerospace, Mass Transit, Off-Highway / Construction, RV / Caravan, Industrial Machinery, Marine and HVAC industries.

Benefits we offer our employees :

Generous time off - starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan - Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3 year vesting period

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans

Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including : Short term, Long Term, and Life

Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees

You may apply for this position online by selecting the Apply now button. Southco provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Southco complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.