How to hire a machine tool designer

How to hire a machine tool designer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step machine tool designer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a machine tool designer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new machine tool designer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a machine tool designer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A machine tool designer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, machine tool designers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of machine tool designers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Machine Tool Designer	Description	Hourly rate
   Machine Tool Designer	Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines. Mechanical engineers design, develop, build, and test mechanical and thermal sensors and devices, including tools, engines, and machines.	$22-60
   Consulting Engineer	A consulting engineer is a professional who aids in the planning, designing, and construction of a project from the public and private clients. Consulting engineers are required to advise on the best component suitable according to the needs of their clients... Show more	$34-62
   Mechanical Engineering Internship	One of the primary responsibilities in a mechanical engineering internship is to follow directives from engineers and managers while gaining practical experience. There are instances when an intern must take part in crafting various materials under the supervision of a more experienced colleague, produce reports and paperwork, operate tools and devices, and provide assistance should anyone need... Show more	$15-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CATIA
   • GD
   • CAD
   • R
   • Autocad
   • Solidworks
   • Assembly Fixtures
   • CNC
   • Machine Tools
   • PLC

   Responsibilities:

   • Tune and correct extrusion tools to achieve dimensional tolerances, finish and function of products to internal and external customer specifications.
   • Design of precision tools and fixtures for CNC milling, drilling, grinding and broaching machines.
   • Conceptualize, design, and develop machines and robotic systems to reduce operating cost, and improve production in manufacturing environments.
   • Develop test solutions to assist manufactures to quickly and accurately analyze, troubleshoot and identify root cause failure analysis.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your machine tool designer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A machine tool designer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, machine tool designers' average salary in south dakota is 52% less than in oregon.
   • Seniority. Entry-level machine tool designers earn 63% less than senior-level machine tool designers.
   • Certifications. A machine tool designer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a machine tool designer's salary.

   Average machine tool designer salary

   $76,146yearly

   $36.61 hourly rate

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   Entry-level machine tool designer salary

   $46,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 31, 2025

4. Writing a machine tool designer job description

   A good machine tool designer job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a machine tool designer job description:

   Machine tool designer job description example

   Grow with us! Through training, teamwork, and exposure to challenging technical work, let Leidos show you how to accelerate your career path.
   
   The Defense Group at Leidos currently has an opening for a Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) Tools & Techniques Subject Matter Expert at Fort Meade, MD. This position is part of a large program supporting Air Combat Command's (ACC) Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission.
   Primary Responsibilities
   
   The PED, Tools & Techniques SME is a SIGINT expert responsible to the Director of Operations for the Air Force Cryptologic Office (AFCO/DO). In this capacity, the candidate should have both tactical and national experience working in both Air Force and Joint entities. This candidate will assist the AFCO/DO in updating requirements for PED, Quick Reaction Capabilities and Tools and Techniques to update and improve Air Force Service Cryptologic Component capabilities and operations. The candidate is expected to improve the responsiveness of the national Intelligence Community (IC) to the needs of Air and Space Component organizations at the operational and tactical levels.
   
   Basic Qualifications:
   
   + TS/SCI with Polygraph
   
   + Bachelor's and 20+ years experience OR Master's and 15+ years experience . Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree .
   
   + 10+ years Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) experience.
   
   + Understanding of Tactical Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) challenges.
   
   + 10 years' experience in PED from ISR sensors and platforms.
   
   + 10 years' experience with the national intelligence community.
   
   + Experience supporting the ACC ISR enterprise.
   
   Preferred Qualifications
   
   + Experience with military collection management and Combatant Commands (CCMDs)
   
   + Previous experience with Air Operations Center (AOC) is highly sought
   
   + Familiarity with national and airborne collection programs
   
   Pay Range:Pay Range - -
   
   The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
   
   REQNUMBER: R-00091057
   
   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right machine tool designer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with machine tool designers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit machine tool designers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your machine tool designer job on Zippia to find and recruit machine tool designer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit machine tool designers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new machine tool designer

   Once you've selected the best machine tool designer candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new machine tool designer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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