JOB TITLE: Cutting Tool Design Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Tool Engineering

PRIMARY FUNCTION

To design and develop solid carbide and indexable cutting tools that meet component and machining requirements. The role focuses on delivering customized tooling solutions, supporting manufacturing and customer applications, and improving tool life, productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.

JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Design and develop solid carbide and indexable cutting tools based on component specifications and machining requirements.
2. Select suitable cutting tools, tool geometries, and cutting parameters for complex components and machining processes.
3. Prepare 3D CAD models, assemblies, detailed manufacturing drawings, and engineering documentation using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.
4. Perform design calculations, tolerance stack-up analysis, and technical validations to ensure tooling accuracy and performance.
5. Apply machining fundamentals and metal cutting theory to optimize tooling designs and application performance.
6. Support CNC machining, grinding, and cutting tool manufacturing activities by resolving tooling design and application issues.
7. Develop customized tooling solutions and provide technical support for manufacturing and customer applications.
8. Identify and implement improvements to extend tool life, reduce machining cycle time, and enhance productivity.
9. Continuously improve tooling designs to achieve quality and cost-efficiency objectives.
10. Support project planning and resource coordination to ensure timely completion of tooling development activities.

AUTHORITY

• Recommend cutting tool designs, tool selection, and machining parameters.
• Propose tooling modifications and process improvements based on technical validation and performance results.
• Recommend corrective actions for tooling design and application issues.

JOB SPECIFICATION / COMPETENCY

• Expertise in solid carbide and indexable cutting tool design and application engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor for CAD modelling and drafting.
• Strong knowledge of tool geometry, machining fundamentals, and metal cutting theory.
• Ability to perform design calculations, tolerance analysis, and technical validations.
• Knowledge of CNC machining, grinding, and cutting tool manufacturing processes.
• Sound understanding of GD&T and applicable engineering standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Experience with PLM/PDM systems, preferably Teamcenter.
• Project planning and resource management experience preferred.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Accuracy and timely completion of tooling designs and engineering documentation.
• Improvement in tool life and machining productivity.
• Reduction in tooling costs and machining cycle time.
• Effective resolution of tooling and application issues.
• Compliance with component specifications and quality requirements.