Tool Designer- Engineering

Company Description:

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Product Engineering on the development of tooling concepts and initial engineering designs for build capabilities. Use concepts to provide detailed designs of the tooling required for the manufacturing processes.
• Meet with tooling team leaders to discuss preliminary designs, estimate times and work with them on prioritizing jobs. Order/Quote components as necessary to complete the task. 
• Implement automation techniques, hydraulic processes, additive manufacturing, and provide schematic diagrams when required.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering, Production Control and Quality to enhance and maintain a fixture Preventive Maintenance Program. Responsible to maintain a Preventive Maintenance program that systematically reviews and improves production fixtures.  Review/approve outside vendor designs.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineers in design and development of new processes for the manufacture of new and existing parts.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and tooling issues as assigned.
• Visit or make calls to vendors and current users of tool related technologies. 
• Attend shows and workshops to help continue education and to stay abreast of new and changing technologies. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A two-year college degree in an engineering or technology discipline
• At least three to five-year’s experience in tool designing are necessary for this position. 
• Experience in CAD 3D Solid modeling, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic spreadsheet’s is required.
• Attention to detail & mechanical aptitude.   
• Ability to create CNC programs is a plus.

Work Authorization:

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits:

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EO/AA Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled