Waltonen Engineering is seeking a Tooling Designer to join our team!
Responsibilities
- Report to Waltonen Design Lead/Program Manager
- Create engineered solutions using NX - from concept through 3D design and 2D detailing
- Design and/or modify CAD models per customer specifications using NX
- Prepare design layouts utilizing Unigraphics (UGNX) on complex units and mechanisms
- Make design computations as required
- Perform needed engineering calculations as necessary, including material selection
- Prepare general specifications, such as bills of materials
- Work with layout drafters and detailers to achieve a completed design
- Use manual or computer skills to complete design drawings
- Have basic knowledge of GD&T
- Meet all customer requirements
Qualifications
- Experience in CAD Software
- 1+ year of experience in Tooling Design
- Familiarity with material and components
- Analytical ability to recognize and solve design and mechanical problems
- Oral and written communication skills
- Willingness to work overtime as needed, with the ability to adapt to fluctuating workloads
Preferred Qualifications
- Unigraphics (UG/UGNX) experience
- BIW weld systems experience
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Vacation and Holiday pay
- Employer matching 401K
- Overtime Pay: Time and a half after 40 hours
- Hybrid work schedule after 90 days for eligible positions
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Programs (FSAs)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs
- Off-site company events & Employee Luncheons
Who are we?
Founded in 1957 and proudly 100% U.S.-owned, Waltonen has deep roots in Warren, Michigan, and a strong commitment to supporting our local community. As a trusted engineering company, we serve the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries with precision, innovation, and integrity. Our team takes pride not only in the work we do, but in the positive impact we make—both in the industries we serve and in the community we call home.
Waltonen Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, weight, height, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.
Skills Required
- Experience in CAD software
- 1+ year of experience in Tooling Design
- Experience with NX / Unigraphics (UGNX)
- Basic knowledge of GD&T
- Familiarity with materials and components
- Analytical ability to solve design and mechanical problems
- Oral and written communication skills
- Willingness to work overtime and adapt to fluctuating workloads
- Unigraphics (UG/UGNX) experience
- BIW weld systems experience
What We Do
Established in 1957, Waltonen is a full-service design and engineering company located in Warren, Michigan. Clients include OEMs and major tier one manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive, transportation, aerospace, defense, medical, and consumer product industries. The cornerstone of Waltonen's success consists of long-standing relationships with both its clients and its employees, complete product development lifecycle support, and a variety of innovative custom services. Its expertise with an emphasis on design, manufacturing systems, and advanced engineering makes Waltonen an engineering leader and ideal partner. DESIGN & ENGINEERING: Waltonen is ISO-9001-2008 certified and specializes in concept engineering, product development, and life cycle management, modeling and simulation, digital manufacturing, systems integration, mechanical design and program management. MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS: Waltonen leads the way with facility and equipment planning and assembly and transfer systems engineering, specializing in large complex engineering and design programs. QUALITY ENGINEERING: Waltonen can evaluate and analyze dimensional engineering, human ergonomics, CMM inspection, scanning, GD&T, tolerance, reverse engineering, fixture design and build. Waltonen’s experience, strength of commitment and depth of knowledge ensure the highest level of quality and value for its clients.
