Sr. Tooling Engineer

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform tasks and activities according to all safety requirements with consideration for ergonomic factors and the environment
• Design concepts and develop specifications for prototype and production tooling
• Participate and support costing and RFQ process with Cost, Purchasing and program Management Departments including tooling matrix responsibility
• Track the progress of tooling programs and manage the tooling design and build process
• Absorb responsibility for program tool costs and budgets working with program management
• Support management of engineering changes with program management and assist in driving continuous improvements with all aspects of tooling including suppliers
• Attend product development and CFT meetings and interface/support Product and Manufacturing Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing and CBU’s in regards to tooling requirements
• Ensure compliance with all related TS16949, QS 9000 and ISO 14001 procedures and Requirements
• Willing and able to travel as required to manufacturing plants and tool shops to support assigned programs
• Conduct business in a professional manner and follow all company policies and procedures
• Share best practices and conduct training when required to transfer knowledge
• Analyze tool specifications and understand tooling standards and best practices
• Set up and operate machining tools
• Conduct test runs on tooling to confirm proper operation
• Possess welding skills: MIG, TIG, ARC, Pulse, etc.
• Worked knowledge of crane operation, tool loading, unloading, and flipping
• Experienced using cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related technical degree preferred but not necessary
• Must be familiar with automotive related component drawings and math data files
• Experience with compression molding, tool design, cost estimation and tool building desired
• A solid understanding of the manufacturing process and hands-on experience
• Project management experience and compression molding experience desired

Language Ability

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required

Math and Technical Ability

• Strong math, engineering, blueprint, technical documentation and CAD skills are required to handle calculations and problem solving

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define and solve problems and draw valid conclusions from data and testing
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions, blueprints, and abstract and concrete variables

Computer Skills

• MS Office: Word, Excel, Internet software, Outlook, AutoCAD