Job Description

The tool/fixturing designer is responsible for design and fabrication of tooling and fixturing for production/operations, and operations support; this includes all production value streams and their direct employees (value stream managers, and manufacturing engineers), operations test engineering (OTE manager, operations test engineers, and operations test technicians), and calibration (calibration technicians and engineers).

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Work with a valid requestor/customer to design and fabricate tooling, fixturing, adapters, and other custom machined equipment in alignment with tool design standards such as ergonomics and ease of use.
• Perform design validations prior to release, to end-use realistic-worst-case conditions (weight, torque, pressure, chemical reaction)
• Develop relationships internally and externally to assist in fabrication of components
• Capable of assembling, oxygen cleaning, and validating designs for production clean-room use
• Assist engineering prototyping efforts by providing feedback and design assistance (i.e. consulting, not drawing or fabricating) to design test engineering, with manufacturing engineering and production support
• Occasionally support engineering with fixturing and/or tooling that will be transferred to production
• Manage self and priorities to work efficiently and effectively while addressing productions greatest needs first

Listed above are the ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of this job classification. Employees in this job classification may be required to perform various other duties including but not limited to training, administration, and housekeeping. In addition, employees in this job classification are responsible for the quality, quantity and timeliness of the product or service they provide. They will carry out those duties, in a safe and cooperative manner, per established policies, practices and procedures. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Complementary Description

Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US (AVOX Systems Inc) is a U.S. based Safran Company located in Lancaster, NY that designs, manufactures and services oxygen life support respiratory systems, related personal protective equipment, and aircraft accessories for the aviation and government markets. Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US functions as a part of Safran, with international locations. We provide innovative oxygen solutions to the aircraft industry.
For 90 years, Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US (formerly Scott Aviation) has been a supplier of respiratory systems and components for aviation use. We have a reputation for commitment to quality and service and have always strived to support and delight our customers.

Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US is an equal opportunity employer. Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or hereditary cellular or blood trait, sexual orientation, marital status, or status as a disabled or Vietnam area veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

*Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

*All applicants must be a US citizen or US Permanent Resident (i.e., Green Card Holder)

*Relocation is not provided for this position.

*Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Education -
Required: High school diploma or GED, and additional 2-year trade/vocation education in related field
Preferred: Associate of Applied Science in relevant field

Experience –
Required: 2-3 years of experience designing computer aided drawings (CAD) and computer aided models (CAM) in industry
Preferred: 5+ years of experience designing computer aided drawings (CAD) and computer aided models (CAM) in industry

Special Knowledge/Skills -
Required:
• Proficient with Windows based PC and Microsoft Office Suite
• Read, interpret and understand specifications and schematics
• Ability to troubleshoot issues with tooling and fixturing
• Self-driven, organized, and out-of-the-box thinker
• Ability to communicate well verbally and prioritize tasks/jobs based on the needs of the company
• Ability to design three dimensional models and be capable of extrapolating two dimensional drawings with tolerances
• Experience with CAD & CAM software such as AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks, and/or SpaceClaim

Preferred:
• Understanding of pneumatics (pressure, flow), electrical (DC and AC), and forces
• Oxygen safety and best practices
• Capability to operate lathes and mills; CNC and manual for each

Specificity of the job

None