Designer, Tool

Corporate-FW
7707 Vicksburg Pike
Fort Wayne, IN 46804, USA

The purpose of this position is to assist in the design and development of new commercial thermoformed food packaging tooling, as well as to help improve and analyze existing tooling by working closely with Corporate Engineering and Manufacturing. This individual will report to the Tool Engineering Manager.

• Follows all D&W Safety Rules and maintains an awareness of surroundings.
• Reports unsafe conditions or hazards and uses the proper PPE for any work being performed.

• Assist in the design of new thermoforming, injection, and foil tooling to meet D&W Fine Pack standards
• Assist in the design of replacement and insert thermoforming, injection, and foil tooling to meet D&W Fine Pack standards
• Work with the tooling department to continuously improve current molds to meet new design standards established by the Tool Engineering department
• Detail and file prints as required by Tool Designer II, III and Tool Design Manager
• Responsible for creation and maintenance of all tooling Bill of Materials
• Generate documentation with quality inspection information with critical dimensions
• Update and maintain the tooling standards book
• Participate in tool inspection process at tool vendor before shipment of new production tool
• Assisting plants where required on tooling and machine repairs
• Assist in CNC programming for internal CNC shop as needed
• Assist in procurement of details required for fabrication and build of tooling including raw materials, cutters, and purchased details used for assembly
• Help with inspection of internal tool builds
• Assist in tool room as required i.e. machining, polishing, vacuum drilling, and assembly as required
• Assist in set-up and tracking of TRP and CER projects in Job Boss and master project list

• Maintain a safe work environment
• Track tool design time by project
• Provides general engineering assistance when necessary
• Perform tasks as assigned by Tool Design Manager and other managers as directed

Assist in the start-up of new production tooling as required

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) required. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• AS Engineering (Mechanical or Plastics preferred); or experience and/or training equivalent with education
• 1+ years of experience with specific background working in thermoforming product and tool engineering
• 3+ years relevant CAD experiences (Solid Works and Draft Sight preferred) Mastercam programming knowledge a plus
• 1+ years of experience in hands‑on machine shop operations; CNC set‑up experience preferred
• Knowledge of plastic material processes and materials
• Experience in problem solving involving product design and tooling design/debug
• Skilled in management of large and small projects
• Excellent computer and communication (verbal and written) skills

At D&W Fine Pack, we don’t just make packaging, we build purpose, pride, and strong teams. Whether you’re launching your career or bringing years of experience, this is a place where you can grow, be supported, and make a real impact. Our culture is built on four core values that guide everything we do:

• D edicated to Excellence– We hold ourselves to high standards in safety, sustainability, quality, and service.
• W inning with Success– We keep improving to deliver more for our customers and community.
• F ocused on Service– We listen, act fast, and support both our customers and each other.
• P eople with Purpose– We work as one team, showing respect, integrity, and care for all.

Taking care of our team is a priority. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k with company match
• Short and Long‑Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Company‑paid Life Insurance
• FSA’s for Medical & Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – counseling, financial tools, legal…