JOB OVERVIEW:
The Tooling Engineer is responsible for creating, documenting, developing, and implementing procedures used to tool the Company's products. RESPONSIBILITIES:
Improve overall processes and related issues including process development
Schedule and create process documentation
Problem solving and program management
Design, installation, and debug of tooling and capital equipment
Obtain tooling quotes and coordinate sourcing, build and try-out
Develop and troubleshoot stamping processes
Specify forming and stamping equipment
Provide engineering resources for other departments as required
Follow quality systems procedures as required
Design and develop manufacturing tooling and fixtures
Provide tool construction personnel with sketches and instructions
Investigate and analyze tooling, processing, assembly and sequencing issues
Initiate corrective actions to include the modification of plant tooling and machine programming
Work closely with product and process teams to design, install, and launch robust processes including process 'sign off' activities and production pilots
Participate in problem resolution teams
Develop specifications and analyse supplier quotations for purchase of new production equipment up to and including entire manufacturing lines
Daily troubleshooting of assembly and press shop problems to support production
Liaison with R&D to ensure manufacturability of components prior to release
Contact person for ECN (Engineering Change Notice) implementation
Other duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge/Experience:
CAD experience required
i.e.: AutoCAD, Pro E, Solid Works
Journeyman Tool and Die experience a plus
Die Design experience a plus
Knowledge of design applications- stamping and molding
Knowledge of equipment and systems appropriate to related discipline
Knowledge of engineering principles and procedures
Skills and Abilities:
Skill in applying engineering principles and procedures
Skill in engineering design applications
Ability to effectively communicate
The desire to strive for both personal and operational excellence through a never-ending drive for continuous improvement
Committed to achieving world-class performance standards
Education:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field OR 8 years of equivalent experience
Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education approved by Human Resources
Physical Requirements:
Position involves sitting long periods, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending and minimal lifting
MUST HAVE:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field OR 8 years of equivalent experience.
Experience in CAD i.e.: AutoCAD, Pro E, Solid Works.
Journeyman Tool and Die experience
Die Design experience
Metal stamping exp. as it relates to tooling
NICE TO HAVE:
Knowledge of design applications- stamping and molding
Knowledge of equipment and systems appropriate to related discipline
Knowledge of engineering principles and procedures