Tooling Engineer
Charter Medical · Winston-Salem, NC · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
About the role
The Tooling Engineer designs, develops, and maintains specialized tools, dies, molds, and fixtures to optimize manufacturing production efficiency and quality. This role will create CAD models, troubleshoot tool failures, and manage vendor and machinist relationships to ensure robust, on-time, and cost-effective tooling solutions. Additionally, this role takes ownership of projects from start to completion, for both new tooling and existing tools.
Responsibilities
- Plans, designs, and executes custom tooling projects using AutoDesk Fusion 360 and CNC equipment with the goal of executing custom bag designs in a timely manner
- Led tooling projects to improve manufacturing by maintaining, improving, and developing novel approaches to tooling design
- Translates internal design input requirements into completed tools and fixtures
- Pairs with manufacturing to maintain current tooling designs and supports in-house machinist to cut any standard tooling that needs to be replaced due to damage or arcing
- Manages the database of all current tooling sets to ensure they are up to date including any new designs
- Responsible for custom fixture design and procurement
- Operates and programs CNC equipment independently as needed
- Supports multiple design projects to meet customer timelines
- Works closely with Charter Medical's machinist to achieve set tooling goals per project
- Communicates with internal customers to ensure alignment around deliverables
- Provides input to the department budgeting process and monitors and controls expenses through the year to meet budget requirements
- Aids with validations for new equipment, new products, and process improvements
Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience
- 3-5 years of tool design experience
- Experience with medical or bio pharmaceutical industry preferred
- Proficient computer skills using MS Office, Solid Works, Minitab, AutoDesk Fusion 360
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Track record of effective project management
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Independent self-starting work habits
- Experience with ISO 13485 and FDA guidelines preferred
- Six-sigma training a plus
Qualifications
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience
- 3-5 years of tool design experience
- Experience with medical or bio pharmaceutical industry preferred
- Proficient computer skills using MS Office, Solid Works, Minitab, AutoDesk Fusion 360
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Track record of effective project management
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Independent self-starting work habits
- Experience with ISO 13485 and FDA guidelines preferred
- Six-sigma training a plus
Skills
- Proficient computer skills using MS Office, Solid Works, Minitab, AutoDesk Fusion 360
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Track record of effective project management
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Independent self-starting work habits
- Experience with ISO 13485 and FDA guidelines preferred
- Six-sigma training a plus
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Breaks
- Annual Bonuses
- 401k with excellent company match
- Health Insurance with multiple plans to choose from
- Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
Pay
N/A
Schedule
1st Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm