Tool Designer
Job Description
Location: Rockford, IL
Hire Type: Long Term Contract
Salary: $100k-$115k/yr.
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
- Develop work-holding fixtures, check gauges, tooling, and automation end effectors (EOAT) for manufacturing processes.
- Produce mechanical designs that adhere to specifications using Creo Parametric and Elements/Direct.
- Provide troubleshooting support and solutions for work-holding issues at manufacturing machines.
- Stay informed about advancements in fixturing and tooling and introduce new solutions to enhance facility capabilities.
- Create designs using various materials, including metal and 3D-printed solutions.
- Oversee the design, manufacture, and implementation of tools, working with external vendors to ensure proper integration.
- Incorporate design-for-cost and design-for-manufacturing principles into tool designs to optimize performance and efficiency.
- Associate's degree or equivalent certification (required).
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of design experience (required).
- Experience operating equipment/machines in a manufacturing environment (required).
- Proficiency in CAD software and drafting principles.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering prints and process drawings.
- Proficient in advanced Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Understanding of sub .001" tolerances and gaging.
- Skilled in performing detailed tolerance stack-up analysis.
- Strong communication skills
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Meet Your Recruiter
Erik Butzen
Technical Recruiter
Erik Butzen is a skilled and compassionate Senior Recruiter passionate about empowering individuals to advance in their careers. With two years of dedicated service at Sterling, Erik has already significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition efforts.
Having honed his expertise over five years in the field of recruiting, Erik possesses a deep understanding of the industry's intricacies. His journey began with the desire to assist individuals in finding opportunities that would propel their professional growth forward.
As a Senior Recruiter, Erik takes great pride in his ability to help people make meaningful advancements in their careers. Whether it's guiding a candidate through the interview process, providing valuable insights into the job market, or matching the right talent with the perfect role, Erik is committed to positively impacting the lives of those he interacts with.
One of Erik's most valuable pieces of advice to both hiring managers and fellow recruiters is to ask a lot of questions. Understanding the needs and expectations of both candidates and employers is essential to finding the best fit for both parties.