Tool Designer II

Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, with a rich heritage dating back to 1900. Renowned for our exceptional manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States' undersea warfare arsenal, enhancing national security against current and future adversaries. But we are more than manufacturers; we are problem solvers. Our team of dedicated engineers and skilled professionals tackles some of the most challenging issues in defense technology. Our expertise includes advanced research systems, maritime solutions, sophisticated sensor technologies and payload delivery capabilities.

Job Summary
To plan/design, from concept thru fabrication, tooling/fixtures/equipment necessary to support high volume/high mix production.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Analyze engineering drawings to ascertain needed tooling and manufacturing processes. Ensure that tool/fixture/equipment designs meet the Design for Manufacturability standards. Provide formal input to product design engineers of potential design changes that will make our products easier to assemble consistently.
• Inspect machines and facilities where tools will be used.
• Determine optimal clearances, speeds, temperature, and other pertinent conditions affecting final design requirements of tools.
• Prepare tool/tool/equipment layouts for approval prior to final design and prepare tool drawings in accordance with the approved layout.
• Ensure that appropriate new technology is incorporated in the tool/fixture design. Ensure that any models produced are suitable for additional electronic utilization (animations, simulations, etc.)
• Determine material specifications to insure productive life of tools/fixtures.
• Perform analysis and present alternative designs (including materials changes) to ensure that tradeoffs between design costs and production usefulness are optimized.
• Revise tooling when required to accommodate production design changes.
• Establish and monitor compliance of historical and accountability records of production tooling. Establish standards for future design as appropriate.
• On the floor follow-up of installed tools/fixtures to ensure that designs are effective. Maintain records of changes with idea of improving the design process for future projects.
• Interface with internal and external resources as needed including managing schedules and priorities for multiple projects simultaneously.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Associate degree or equivalent education or equivalent military training; or equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Two or more years of experience tooling/fixtures/equipment

• US Citizenship is required
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively, and work with minimum supervision.
• Proficient in electronic drafting software. SolidWorks Professional certification in areas appropriate to fixture/tooling design. Trained in use of geometric tolerancing.

• No travel required.
• The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 20lbs.

• Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.
• Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
• On-site wellness clinic.

• Competitive compensation.
• 401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8% plus 1% Employer contribution.
• Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Fertility and family building assistance.

• Flexible work schedules available based on position:
  • 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
  • 5/8s
  • 4/10s
  • 3/12s
• Lifestyle spending account.
• Perks at work.
• Generous employee referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options
• These are highlights of Elbit America benefits. If there is a conflict with these highlights, company policy or benefits plan documents shall govern. Benefits are subject to change.