Sr. Tooling EngineerNew Hamptonville, North Carolina

Compensation: $99k+

About the Role

A hands-on Engineer who provides technical direction to other tooling engineers and tool/die repair employees, guides new tool designs, supports Operations, resolves manufacturing issues, reduces scrap, and drives continuous process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement to enhance profitability and efficiency of Value Streams through process improvements targeting scrap, labor, and downtime.
• Lead OEE improvement initiatives and cost savings using Lean and Six Sigma techniques such as 6S, SMED, and error-proofing.
• Establish tooling preventive maintenance (PM) requirements.
• Participate in tool design reviews with project engineers and support product launches for smooth transitions into manufacturing.
• Responsible for equipment purchases, including justification for capital expenses, design, specification, and standardization of equipment within manufacturing and safety requirements.
• Support project engineering in developing new tool designs and manage new equipment process development, timing, budget, setup, debug, and training.
• Support APQP, DFMEA, and PPAP activities as required.
• Prioritize tooling improvements and repairs.
• Actively participate in Lean Six Sigma (LSS) programs promoting continuous improvement.
• Adhere to all company policies and safety rules.
• Work extended hours when required.

Requirements

• 4-year technical degree (Tool and Die) or equivalent experience as a journeyman tool and die maker.
• 10+ years of experience in metal stamping.
• Exceptional skills in crash form, draw die, and progressive/transfer design and development.
• Hands-on role in troubleshooting various types of die tooling.
• Ability to critique die design concepts for production worthiness and maintainability.
• Experience critiquing advanced product designs for manufacturability.
• Hands-on role in evaluating customer concerns and troubleshooting.
• Strong technical experience with high-tonnage metal stamping presses (mechanical and hydraulic).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an automotive manufacturing environment requiring multitasking and prioritization.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CAD software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-starting and highly motivated.
• Inquisitive and inventive.
• High technical aptitude.
• Critical and analytical thinking.
• Data-driven and fact-based decision-making capabilities.

Physical Requirements

• More than 2/3 of the time: Standing.
• 1/3 to 2/3 of the time: Walking, using hands to finger/handle, or reach with hands and arms.
• Less than 1/3 of the time: Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Primary work classification: Sedentary (lifting up to 10 lbs maximum, occasional walking/standing, repetitive hand/finger motion for data input or assembly).
• No special vision requirements.
• Work environment noise level: Loud (e.g., normal manufacturing conditions).

Work Environment

• Less than 1/3 of the time: Work near moving mechanical parts.
• Less than 1/3 of the time: Work/job-related travel including overnight.
• No exposure to wet/humid conditions, high/precarious places, fumes, toxic chemicals, extreme temperatures, outdoor weather, electrical shock, explosives, radiation, or vibration.