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Tool Designer

Blacksburg, VA💼 Full-time💰 $20–$20🗓 2026-08-17 → 2026-09-25

Core

Designing custom manufacturing tools, molds, and fixtures by creating 3D models and 2D schematics, selecting materials, and generating Bills of Materials.

Role type

Tool Designer

Builds

Custom manufacturing products like molds, fixtures, and tools

Domain

Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

CAD software proficiency, 3D modeling, 2D schematic creation, material selection, BOM generation, configuration management, production analysis

Preferred skills

3D printing experience

Responsibilities

Creating 3D models and 2D schematics for custom manufacturing products, Partnering with Manufacturing Engineers to support tooling design and continuous improvement, Selecting optimal materials for tool construction, Generating Bills of Materials, Checking and maintaining tool drawings and engineering documentation, Analyzing production and tooling issues to recommend corrective solutions, Assisting in training and cross-training of others

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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