Drafting Tooling Engineer

Location: Keene, New Hampshire

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX), based in Northbrook, IL (suburb of Chicago), is a leading global manufacturer of diversified products in industries ranging across health, science, safety, fire, and fluidics. The company operates in 24 countries, IDEX is an innovative and growing company, focused on delivering excellence through diverse, winning teams. We’re a global provider of applied solutions serving a variety of markets. These include life science and medical technologies, process industry and infrastructure related applications, industrial/municipal fire, and rescue - to name just a few.

Materials Science Solutions (MSS) is an IDEX group made up of 14 Materials Sciences businesses across 17 locations within the US, Europe, and India. These businesses include: Micro-LAM, 603 OPTX, Advanced Thin Films, Inc., CVI Laser, LLC., CVI Laser Limited, Iridian Spectral Technologies Ltd., Superior Technical Ceramics Corp. (STC), Tecan Limited, Veco B.V., Atul, Veco Precision India Pvt. Ltd. (VPI), Millux B.V., and Louwers Hanique B.V.

Join 603 OPTX, a Micro-LAM/IDEX Company. We are a nationally award-winning company recognized for our outstanding workplace culture and commitment to innovation in optics and advanced manufacturing. We specialize in delivering cutting-edge optical solutions to customers across industries, and we are seeking skilled talent to grow with our team in Keene, NH.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Drafting/Tooling Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining tooling, fixtures, and detailed technical drawings that support manufacturing operations. This role works closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure tools and designs meet performance, safety, and cost requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTONS: A qualified individual with a disability must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Create and maintain detailed 2D and 3D CAD models, assemblies, and technical drawings for tooling, fixtures, components and shipping containers
• Design and engineer tooling solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and product engineering teams to understand tooling requirements and translate them into functional designs.
• Perform tolerance analysis, material selection, and manufacturability reviews.
• Support prototype builds and oversees fabrication, testing, and validation of new tooling.
• Update drawings and tooling designs based on engineering changes, feedback, or process improvements.
• Partner with suppliers and fabrication shops to ensure tools are manufactured to specifications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Works in a manufacturing and inspection environment.
• Moderate walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching required.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds.
• Operates tools, equipment, and machinery in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Required to maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Must follow established safety procedures.
• Responsible for correcting unsafe conditions when possible and reporting hazards to management or the Safety Committee immediately.
• Travel may be required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Drafting/Design Technology, or a related field.
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, Creo).
• Experience with tooling design, fixture development, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, mechanical drafting standards, and design-for-manufacture principles.
• Knowledge of machining processes, materials, and fabrication methods.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Background in high-volume manufacturing or precision machining preferred
• Experience with lean manufacturing, process optimization, or automation preferred
• Familiarity with FEA or simulation tools is preferred.
• Must have strong attention to detail.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.