Tooling Engineer II

Overview

At Kaman, we are always looking for a better way. We are currently searching for a Sr. Project Material Management Analyst / Tooling Engineer II at Kaman Precision Products in Middletown, CT to be a key part of our Engineering team. We value Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Creativity, and Honor and support opportunities for employees to learn and grow. The Tooling Engineer will work under the direction of the Engineering Management team with minimal supervision.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Tooling Design and Development:
  Design and develop tooling and fixtures using Solid Works, 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 the tooling preventative maintenance database with existing tooling and determine 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.

• 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.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  2-5 years of experience in tooling design, manufacturing engineering, or a related role, preferably in an assembly or production environment.
• Demonstrated experience with Solid Works for 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation. Familiarity with Product Document Management (PDM) software is 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 Solid Works 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…