Tooling Engineer

Responsibilities

• Improve overall processes and related issues including process development
• Schedule and create process documentation
• Problem solving and program management
• Design, installation, and debug of tooling and capital equipment
• Obtain tooling quotes and coordinate sourcing, build and try-out
• Develop and troubleshoot stamping processes
• Specify forming and stamping equipment
• Provide engineering resources for other departments as required
• Follow quality systems procedures as required
• Design and develop manufacturing tooling and fixtures
• Provide tool construction personnel with sketches and instructions
• Investigate and analyze tooling, processing, assembly and sequencing issues
• Initiate corrective actions to include the modification of plant tooling and machine programming
• Work closely with product and process teams to design, install, and launch robust processes including process 'sign off' activities and production pilots
• Develop specifications and analyse supplier quotations for purchase of new production equipment up to and including entire manufacturing lines
• Daily troubleshooting of assembly and press shop problems to support production
• Liaison with R&D to ensure manufacturability of components prior to release
• Contact person for ECN (Engineering Change Notice) implementation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field OR 8 years of equivalent experience
• Knowledge/Experience: CAD experience required i.e.: AutoCAD, Pro E, Solid Works Journeyman Tool and Die experience a plus Die Design experience a plus Knowledge of design applications- stamping and molding Knowledge of equipment and systems appropriate to related discipline Knowledge of engineering principles and procedures
• Skills and Abilities: Skill in applying engineering principles and procedures Skill in engineering design applications Ability to effectively communicate The desire to strive for both personal and operational excellence through a never-ending drive for continuous improvement Committed to achieving world-class performance standards
• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field OR 8 years of equivalent experience.
• Experience in CAD i.e.: AutoCAD, Pro E, Solid Works. Journeyman Tool and Die experience Die Design experience Metal stamping exp. as it relates to tooling
• NICE TO HAVE: Knowledge of design applications- stamping and molding Knowledge of equipment and systems appropriate to related discipline Knowledge of engineering principles and procedures