Tool Designer

Baker Hughes is a leading global energy technology company that delivers integrated solutions to the oil and gas industry, aiming to revolutionize energy through innovation and excellence. With over a century of groundbreaking inventions, Baker Hughes continues to push boundaries in technology and manufacturing processes. Part of this expansive organization is Waygate Technologies, which specializes in non-destructive testing solutions, offering equipment and software related to radiography, computed tomography, remote visual inspection, ultrasound, and eddy current products. These advanced tools and services enable industries to maintain the highest standards of quality and safety by detecting defects and ensuring the integrity of critical components without damage. Waygate Technologies is at the forefront of combining cutting-edge technology with powerful software to facilitate remote collaboration and improve manufacturing outcomes worldwide.

The role of Tool Designer at Baker Hughes is a dynamic and highly impactful position centered on creating and enhancing production tooling, fixtures, gauges, and automation support equipment. This role is essential for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing processes, bridging the gap between innovative design and practical production needs. As a Tool Designer, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing Engineering, Automation specialists, Tool Makers, CNC Machinists, and Production personnel. Your work will support new product introductions, improve automation capabilities, and drive continuous improvement projects aimed at increasing productivity, reducing costs, and enhancing safety and quality standards.

As a Tool Designer, you will leverage 3D CAD software, specifically SolidWorks, to design and develop detailed tooling systems that meet demanding manufacturing requirements. You will be responsible for preparing comprehensive engineering documentation, including assemblies and bills of materials, essential for efficient production execution. Your involvement in New Product Introduction (NPI) programs will be crucial, delivering tooling solutions aligned with project timelines and business objectives. Partnering with tool makers and machinists, you will ensure that designs are not only innovative but also manufacturable and cost-effective.

The position encourages proactive engagement in automation initiatives, where you will create specialized fixtures and end-of-arm tooling that enhance robotic and automated manufacturing processes. Continuous improvement is a core component of your responsibilities, focusing on increasing workplace safety, optimizing quality, boosting productivity, and lowering operational costs. Additionally, you will troubleshoot any tooling-related issues that arise during manufacturing, implementing design improvements to maintain world-class performance standards.

This role offers a supportive and flexible working environment where employees are valued for their authentic selves and nurtured through ongoing development, training, and leadership opportunities. Typically an onsite position with working hours from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, there may be some flexibility required depending on operational needs. Baker Hughes is committed to employee well-being and offers comprehensive benefits, including private medical coverage, life insurance, and financial programs, to sustain a balanced and rewarding career.