Manufacturing Tooling Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Tooling Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and coordination of tooling and fixturing within the production value stream across machining, assembly, and automation. The role involves hands-on interaction with production floor staff, establishing tooling specifications, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Evaluate, design, and develop production tooling and fixturing associated to work-holding, automation, and manufacturing assembly operations
• Evaluate performance of equipment and tools to verify efficiency and process capability. Investigate and initiate corrective action of deficiencies to promote operational excellence
• Review product design and production work centers to identify areas for improved manufacturability, reduction in cost, and improved process reliability
• Cover design and fabrication requirements for tools and fixtures with in-house machine shop and/or external vendors
• Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and conduct training for assembly staff on tooling methods and processes
• Conduct tooling trials and evaluations to validate product quality, safety, and takt times
• Collaborate with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure production lines operate in a safe, ergonomic, and continuous flow
• Implement improvements focused on error-proofing to eliminate waste in the manufacturing process and make operations safer
• Author and maintain documentation: tooling requirements, process specifications, work instructions, and training guides
• Lead and facilitate Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for covered processes
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, schedule risk, and non-conformances in both hardware and operations

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ensure 100% compliance with the Chemring Operational Framework, BACM, Code of Conduct and U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
• Special projects and other duties / responsibilities as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

N/A

EDUCATION

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 5 years of experience relevant professional experience.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Lawful US Person (ITAR restrictions)
• Must be eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for all employees of Chemring Energetic Devices
• Experience in interpreting and applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Knowledge of physical properties of materials and associated processing methods ranging from heat treat, plating, coatings, etc.
• Knowledge of CNC and manual machining, grinding, heat treat, welding, EDM, additive manufacturing, and assembly
• Experience in creating detailed models and drawings utilizing CAD (Creo, Solidworks, etc.)
• Knowledgeable in the following design areas: work-holding, molds, dies, gaging, cutting tools, fixtures, and machine design
• Ability to prioritize and maintain multiple concurrent schedules
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with ability to work in a nimble and evolving production environment
• Knowledge of lean six sigma (LSS) processes and continuous improvement preferred
• Proficiency in reading and writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and effectively presenting to various audiences

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted and intermittently throughout workday
• Vision requirements may include color and depth perception or may be subject to additional customer or contractual requirements
• Use of computer for extended periods of time

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.