Tooling Engineer III

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of engineering assignments in developing and implementing production/processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most cost-efficient manner.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues resolving tooling and production process problems while optimizing efficiency and eliminating downtime.
• Evaluates process flow and plant layout recommending and implementing improvements and/or modifications in sequence of operations and equipment utilization in order to improve throughput, reduce labor/manufacturing costs and improve safety.
• Develops costs for test production data; prepares technical analysis, recommends production methods and processes required to meet design objectives.
• Reviews proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of new or modernized production/processing equipment and monitors equipment upgrades and improvements.
• Continuously monitors operations to ensure compliance with approved methods and quality standards.
• Captures and develops manufacturing schedules for projects.
• Develops the PFMEA’s control plans and schedules.
• Performs line validation and trial run management.

  Skills & Competencies

  • Strong technical and analytical ability.
  • Project management and organizational skills preferred.
  • Mechanical or manufacturing engineering experience in lean and cell manufacturing, process improvement, and equipment development, equipment buy offs, direct equipment installations, daily support, and debug.
  • Experience working with customers and sales preferred.
  • Ability to work with and communicate at all levels of manufacturing environment.

    Required EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
    • A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment as a mechanical or manufacturing engineer role.
    • Preferred: A minimum of five (5) years of experience in tool and die design.