Extrusion Tool Designer at Tangent Technologies, LLC

Montgomery, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

SolidWorks, CAD, Extrusion, Tool Design, Manufacturing, Flow Analysis, Material Selection, Communication, Mathematical Computation, ANSI Y14, Cooling Tooling, Tooling Longevity, CNC Machining, Process Engineering, Revision Control, Independent Work

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Description The function of the Extrusion Tool Designer is to produce, with minimal supervision, complete manufacturing drawings, solid models, and supporting documentation for extrusion dies and tooling systems to meet the needs of the Tangent’s plastic extrusion operations. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Design and produce detailed layout, and assembly drawings for extrusion dies, cooling tooling, and related fixtures to ensure efficient, production-friendly manufacturing and assembly. Analyze critical interfaces between tooling components and extrusion equipment to ensure proper fit, sealing, and alignment for optimal material flow. Perform design calculations and flow analysis (using CFD software) to determine appropriate die geometry, cooling configurations, and tolerances. Research and select appropriate materials, coatings, and wear surfaces for tooling longevity and product quality. Prepare and maintain bills of material for tooling projects, managing revision control throughout the design and build process. Update CAD drawings to reflect modifications, retrofits, or optimization changes to existing tooling. Collaborate directly with process engineers, maintenance staff, and production managers to develop cost-effective designs that meet performance, throughput, and quality requirements. Coordinate with the toolroom, CNC machinists, and external vendors to ensure timely delivery of tooling components. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES Expert-level solid modeling ability with SolidWorks & other DSS software. Other CAD experience is acceptable. Ability to design plastic tools & dies, knowledge of extrusion is a plus. Familiarity with ANSI Y14 drawing specification, and able to make compliant drawings. Focused on work and possess ability to work independently. Able to perform the necessary mathematical computations to meet project requirements. Good communication skills. Must be willing and capable of learning industry-standard machining practices and be capable of quick familiarization with various customer standards. Familiarity with AutoCAD. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Associates degree or equivalent of minimum 2-year graduate of vocational or trade school with degree in related field of study. 5+ years experience of solid modeling/drafting using SolidWorks in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of plastic processing is required. Extrusion experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

The Extrusion Tool Designer is responsible for producing complete manufacturing drawings and solid models for extrusion dies and tooling systems. This role involves collaborating with engineers and production staff to ensure efficient manufacturing and assembly.