Tooling Eng 2 (51856)

Salary Range: $37.00 - $56.00/hr

About the role

As the largest machine tool builder in the western world, we need world-class talent in all of our departments. Haas is a very vertically integrated company, with a wide range of high-tech career opportunities available. The Tooling Engineer 2 (TE2) has an in-depth knowledge of cutting tools, toolholders, workholding, and other machine tool specific industrial supplies. The TE2 sees the world through the lens of a customer, both the shop owner/foreman and the front-line machine operator in order to provide superb technical support to clients, whether online, via e-mails, and/or in person. This uniquely broad perspective makes the TE2 invaluable in tooling/workholding product development for Haas.

Responsibilities

• Perform Sample Review Tests of cutting tools and workholding for form, fit, and function, and thoroughly document it.
• Utilize CAD software to develop 2D blueprints and/or 3D solid models of tooling and workholding.
• Create technical details, such as feed/speed calculators and usage guides.
• Analyze technical material, such as schematic diagrams or engineering drawings, and work with management personnel to develop standards for new product development.
• Create new part numbers and specifications of e-commerce tooling.
• Provide technical support for tooling and workholding to end users.
• Collaborate with marketing, product development, and manufacturing departments to provide product recommendations.
• Keep abreast of developments in the Tooling industry by expanding networks and attending events.
• Prepare or assist in preparing scripts for videos in support of tooling and workholding.
• Develop prototypes and testing of new designs.
• Perform Excel and VBA programming tasks as needed.
• Carry out quality assurance tests on new designs.
• Provide training to junior Tooling Engineers.
• Follow instructions, procedures, and escalate any issue impacting workflow, quality, etc.
• Exhibit honesty and integrity as well as demonstrate adherence to rules, procedures, and policies.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• Must be able to operate and program CNC machines; Haas most preferred.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of cutting tools and workholding.
• Intermediate knowledge of CNC machine tools.
• Advanced experience using CAD and SolidWorks software.
• Intermediate experience using SAP.
• Ability to complete projects on time and to specification.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills.
• CAM experience that is up to date with current software.
• Intermediate experience with VBA and Python programming.
• Intermediate robotics knowledge.
• Travel up to 5%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS/BFA/BSA) from a four-year college or university is required, plus additional related experience, training, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred majors: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience.

Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations in English.
• Ability to write analytical and/or technical reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and create instructional reference material.
• Able to speak effectively before groups, customers, employees of the organization, and/or the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to draw and interpret graphs.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical and/or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Activity

• Sitting: Frequently
• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Occasionally
• Bending (neck): Frequently
• Bending (waist): Rarely
• Squatting: Rarely
• Twisting (neck): Occasionally
• Twisting (waist): Occasionally
• Climbing: Rarely
• Kneeling: Rarely
• Crawling: Rarely
• Reaching (above shoulder level): Occasionally
• Reaching (below shoulder level): Occasionally

Hand Use

• Repetitive use of hand: Frequently
• Simple grasping: Frequently
• Power grasping: Occasionally
• Fine manipulation: Frequently
• Pushing & Pulling: Occasionally

Vision Required

• Close vision: Yes
• Distance vision: Yes
• Color vision: Yes
• Peripheral vision: Yes
• Depth perception: Yes
• Adjust focus: Yes

Lifting Requirements

• 0-10 lbs: Occasionally
• 11-25 lbs: Occasionally
• 26-50 lbs: Never
• 51-60 lbs: Never
• 61+ lbs: Never

Equipment Use

• Computer use, including monitor, keyboard, mouse, trackball, touchpad, etc.: Frequently

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Noise Level: Usually low.
• General office or engineering lab environment: Frequently.
• Around machining or on the production floor: Occasionally.
• Exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration: Never.
• Exposed to hazardous chemicals, fumes, or airborne particles: Never.
• Exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, or extreme heat: Never.
• Exposed to risk of electrical shock: Never.