Tooling Engineer

About the role

At PennEngineering, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. You can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and belonging are shared values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every employee that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. PennEngineering is seeking a Toolroom Engineer for our Danboro, PA team. The Toolroom Engineer supports the toolroom that services the manufacturing of fasteners, providing hands-on CNC programming, tooling, and process expertise across grinding, EDM, milling, turning, polishing, heat treatment, and coating operations. This role drives equipment modernization, cost savings, tool life improvement, and automation initiatives that keep the toolroom running at peak capability. Join us as we build the future in Manufacturing and Engineering!

Location: Danboro, PA

Responsibilities

• Lead process optimization of CNC programs and processes on equipment using Mastercam, Mazak (Maz) Control, conversational programming, and G-code.
• Support toolroom operations across CNC grinding, wire & ram EDM, 5-axis CNC, CNC milling, and CNC lathes.
• Perform tool life analysis and failure mode studies to identify root cause and drive corrective action.
• Lead process and programming optimization projects to improve cycle time, quality, and tool life.
• Identify, scope, and execute equipment modernization and capital improvement projects for the toolroom.
• Develop and implement cost savings projects across toolroom processes and consumables.
• Design and implement lights-out / unattended automation to increase toolroom capacity and efficiency.
• Apply metal 3D printing (additive manufacturing) techniques to tooling and fixture development where applicable.
• Design, build, and troubleshoot fixturing to support new and existing tooling and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing operators, engineering, tool makers, and quality to resolve tooling issues and improve part quality.
• Document processes, programs, and machine settings in accordance with established company procedures.
• Follow all standard operating procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and 5S initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of toolroom experience with hands-on CNC machining.
• Associate's Degree in relevant discipline.
• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering a plus.
• NIMS certification a plus.
• Proficient with Mastercam programming software.
• Experience programming Mazak (Mazatrol), conversational programming, and G-code.
• Hands-on experience with wire and ram EDM, CNC milling, CNC grinding, turning, and polishing.
• Working knowledge of heat treatment and PVD coating processes.
• Experience conducting tool life analysis and failure mode studies.
• Experience with metal 3D printing / additive manufacturing preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of cost savings, equipment modernization, and capital project execution.
• Experience implementing lights-out or unattended automation preferred.
• Proven project leadership ability and successful record of completing engineering assignments.
• Physical requirements: visual acuity for detailed work; able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs. from floor to waist, and waist to floor; able to work in an air-conditioned/non air-conditioned environment; ability to work in a manufacturing environment for approximately 8 hours; able to travel between buildings in all types of weather; clear verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical & Employer Paid: Dental and Vision
• Parental Leave
• 401k and Employer Match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid On the Job Training
• Performance incentive bonuses
• Community Volunteering
• Talent Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Centric Culture