Tool Design Engineer

Job Title: Tool Design Engineer 

Department: Engineering 

Reports to: Director of Engineering 

Classification: Non-Exempt 

Location:  Nashville, TN 

Travel: None 

 
Job Summary:  

The Cutting Tool Designer is responsible for initiating and completing the concept design phase for special form tools, complex Indexable cutting tools, and inserts. This includes producing detailed drawings and defining production routings for tooling used across various industries. The role involves close collaboration with Sales, Production, and Customers to ensure tooling is designed and delivered accurately and on schedule. 

 
Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• None 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Design and Quote custom form tools, Inserts and CBN, PCD, SCD and Indexable cutting tools. 

• Collect data by interfacing with customers and sales reps to help make a selection of tool types. 

• Gather manufacturing and engineering data to effectively evaluate production feasibility of the customer request and provide accurate quotations to the customer. 

• Communicate with customers about quotations, applications and design engineering. 

• Assist inside sales with order processing, phone calls, and mail during times of excessive load. 

• Request material quotes for materials when needed. 

• Make engineering changes to existing designs.  

• Other duties as assigned. 

 
Education and Experience: 

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering is preferred.  

• Machining experience is preferred. 

• The ability to read blueprints is required. 

• SolidWorks/AutoCAD experience is required. 

• Vocational school or apprenticeship valued. 

• Computer programming experience is valued. 

Required Skills/Abilities:  

• Knowledge of cutting tool series application understanding. 

• Must have MS office skills.  

• Ability to read and understand blueprints.  

• Ability to demonstrate a high level of spatial awareness and ability to conceptualize complex geometry. 

• Excellent oral/written communication skills. 

• Strong organizational