Tooling Engineer

We are a global supplier of stamped metal components and assemblies that require high precision and no tolerance for error.

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k)
Short Term Disability Insurance (STD)
Competitive Salary
Paid Vacation Days
Paid Holidays
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)

TOOLING ENGINEER

Design tooling and the production process for customer requested parts.
Responsible for coordinating APQP process and procedures.

Key Accountabilities:
Responsible for tooling design to produce parts that meet customer requirements, which includes communication with customer concerning engineering issues
Manage documents & forms, which include work orders, routings, ECNs and bill of material to comply with QS procedures
Responsible for coordinating APQP process and procedures relative to individual projects, including FEMA, flow diagram and control plan
Responsible for keeping project on schedule to insure timely production start-up and delivery of parts to customer
Coordinate communications and activity of Die Shop, Quality & Production through various stages of development
Assist tool room personnel with troubleshooting production tooling that develops problems or fails and review parts for marks or folding to identify problems

Problem Solving:
Troubleshooting tooling that develops problems or fails and evaluating stamped parts
If die breaks – may need repair or may require possible redesign
As problems develop with tooling, may look for fatigue in certain sections and wear
Parts will reveal folds or marks, which may indicate a problem with the die
Human Relations Skills:
Professional courtesy
Sense of fairness
Thoroughness in communication
Show respect & sensitivity to others positions and responsibilities
Breadth of Control:
QA Manuals, Catalog of Components, Catalog of Equipment & Dies
Drafting and design standards – through QAD system
No constraints viewed, however are considered aids in teaching and instructing
Constraints by supervisor – consistency in die design – limits alternative development and solution
Given a good deal of self direction in managing projects


JOB REQUIREMENTS
BA Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or
Substantial related experience as die making journeyman & tool design

Formal:
Journeymen tool & die making background
Tool design (2-5 yrs.)
Project management (2-5 yrs.)
Manufacturing processes related stamping, welding and assembly
CAD
Computer software (Word, Excel)

Informal:
Unigraphics
Knowledge of QS 9000 procedure