Tooling Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Determining the complete tooling requirements to produce a world class manufactured part, including costs estimates, and vendor quotations
• Procuring all required tooling and equipment
• Specifying the type and quantity of machine required for each operation, required tooling, fixtures, and gauges
• Determining the proper take time and the number of pieces per hour that can be produced
• Aiding in design of special tools, and working with responsible parties for equipment arrangement and installation
• Managing engineering changes for production parts after launch
• Providing time studies with information needed for labor cost estimates and provide planning with information regarding starting dates, changeover dates and production capacity
• Investigating customer, production suggestions/issues and working with team leaders to support production to make improvements
• Continuous quality improvements using Kaizens and other quality improvement tools (the term "tools" includes patterns, dies, jigs, fixtures, machine tools or special equipment)
• Engaging in the initial phases of engineering to determine the complete machine and tooling required for complex or comprehensive operations on production parts and assemblies
• Performing general duties described for process engineers, including the completion of complex and comprehensive projects

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, BSME or equivalent BS in a related technical discipline (e.g. mathematics, physics) and/or HS Diploma/GED, Journeymen status with minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience; or HS Diploma/GED, minimum of 10 years of technical/manufacturing experience
• Previous engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, or completion of an engineering co-op/internship
• Strong problem solving skills
• English language competency required with good communication skills
• Strong computer skills; proficient in MS Office
• Ability to work any shift, weekends and overtime as required