$85,000–$122,000 Per Year
Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Debugging Skills, Die Design, Identify Issues, Laptop PC, Lean Manufacturing, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Cost, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Manufacturing/Production Testing, Mechanical Engineering, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Plant Layout and Design, Problem Solving Skills, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Flow, Process Improvement, Production Costing, Production Schedule, Project/Program Management, Quality Metrics, Sales, Schedule Development, Technical Analysis, Test Data, Test Plan/Schedule, Tool and Die Manufacturing
Tooling Engineer III
Job Category: Engineering Requisition Number: TOOLI006366
Full-Time On-site Rockford, IL 61102, USA Pay or shift range: $85,000 USD to $122,000 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Job Details
Description
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This role does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:
- Performs a variety of engineering assignments in developing and implementing production/processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most cost-efficient manner.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing issues resolving tooling and production process problems while optimizing efficiency and eliminating downtime.
- Evaluates process flow and plant layout recommending and implementing improvements and/or modifications in sequence of operations and equipment utilization in order to improve thru-put, reduce labor/manufacturing costs and improve safety.
- Develops costs for test production data; prepares technical analysis, recommends production methods and processes required to meet design objectives.
- Reviews proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of new or modernized production/processing equipment and monitors equipment upgrades and improvements.
- Continuously monitors operations to ensure compliance with approved methods and quality standards.
- Coordinates and develops manufacturing schedules for projects.
- Develops the PFMEA's control plans and schedules.
- Performs line validation and trial run management.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong technical and analytical ability.
- Project management and organizational skills preferred.
- Manufacturing experience in lean and cell manufacturing, process improvement, and equipment development, equipment buy offs, direct equipment installations, daily support, and debug.
- Experience working with customers and sales preferred.
- Ability to work with and communicate at all levels of manufacturing environment.
Education & Experience
- Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment as a mechanical or manufacturing engineer role
- Preferred: A minimum of five (5) years of experience in tool and die design.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Primarily sedentary work involving prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer.
Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, mouse use, and handling documents.
Visual acuity required to read computer screens, printed materials, and digital devices.
Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching within the office environment.
Occasional lifting or carrying of light items such as files, office supplies, or a laptop (typically up to 10–20 pounds).
Regular communication through speaking and hearing in person, by phone, and during virtual meetings.
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