Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling and Design

Job Summary

Plans, designs, and supports fabrication tooling systems. Responsible for organizing highly complex activities for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of tooling projects.

Department: Tooling. Reports to: Tooling Manager. Employment Status: Salaried Exempt.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design tooling systems to optimize production efficiencies.
• Develop manufacturing drawings in accordance with company standards.
• Consult and oversee the construction of tooling systems with die shop personnel.
• Confer with production, process technicians, and QA during tooling development and line trials.
• Implement operating procedures and provides training on tooling systems

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with Solidworks and AutoCAD preferred, or equivalent 3D and 2D software
• Experience with MS Office software
• 3-5 years experience mechanical design/machining/extrusion process
• Ability to work effectively with others as a team.
• Ability to communicate well with others.
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees.
• Strong technical knowledge of the extrusion and machining processes.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must be seen as a leader who will take charge of situations.
• Good computer skills.
• Highly motivated, self‑starter, who can work without direct supervision.
• Positive attitude with a focus towards continuous improvement.
• Minimum education requirement: Prefer a BS in engineering, minimum of an associates degree with the intent to further education to obtain a BS.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Displays consistent desire to do more than is asked to help coordinate processes in order to get the job done.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and time sensitive work that can change rapidly.
• Must be able to work while standing for long periods.
• Be able to lift and move heavy (70 lbs.) equipment and supplies.
• Able to work all shifts as needed.

Benefits

• 3 medical plans to choose from.
• Optional voluntary benefits – Dental, Vision, Life, Accident insurance and more (company pays a portion).
• 401k Retirement Plan – Company matching.
• Quarterly Profit‑Sharing Bonus.
• Casual Dress Code (Jeans, t‑shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, etc.).
• Paid Time Off – Prorated during employee’s first year of employment.
• Annual $100 shoe allowance for safety‑toed shoes.
• Employee Assistance Program (Matrix).

Schedule

Mon.–Fri. 8am‑5pm