Tool Designer 3 at Hanwha Aerospace USA

Toolmaker 3 – Non-Exempt

Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state of the art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents. We are always seeking to hire talented, hard-working, and committed individuals for roles in Operations (CNC Machining, Tool Making, and Fabrication/Assembly), Engineering, Quality and other Support Roles. 

The Tool Designer develops manufacturing tooling and equipment through the application of engineering fundamentals. As a Tool Designer, you will develop tool designs in support of internal manufacturing as well as multiple Aerospace & Defense companies.

Location: Cheshire, CT

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.

• Develop manufacturing tooling concepts & quotes
• Create tool designs utilizing NX (Unigraphics CAD systems. Including dies, gages, composite part molds, lift & transport fixtures, small machines, assembly/disassembly, fixtures for milling, drilling, water jet, marking, surface treatment, grinding and turning as well as various other tooling.
• Support manufacturing engineers and programmers with in-process part models and operation sheets.
• Ensure customer charging and part center charging are accurate.
• Coach/mentor tool designers, interns, and apprentices.

Physical Demands: 

• Must be able to lift, push, or pull at least 35 lbs. 
• Regularly required to sit, stand, reach, bend, and move about our facility

Required Qualifications: 

• Must be a “US Person” as defined by US Government and able to work without restriction with ITAR related data.
• High School Diploma or GED
• 10+ years experience in tool design
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English at a functional level 

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Knowledge of military and commercial design standards. 
• Knowledge of NX (Unigraphics) – current versions. 
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices.
• Ability to coach/mentor junior tool designers, interns, and apprentices. 
• Ability to travel domestically – 5% max.

AAP Statement

Hanwha Aerospace USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

*Subject to change with or without notice*