Tooling Engineer

Job Summary : A “hands-on” engineer, to provide technical assistance and support to operations, to resolve manufacturing issues, reduce scrap, and to drive continuous process improvements. Duties and Responsibilities: Design and manage new process development, timing, setup, debug and training. Participate in product launches to ensure a smooth transition from design and launch phases into manufacturing. Continuous improvement driver. Improve profitability and efficiencies of Value Streams, through implementation of process improvements, affecting scrap, labor and downtime. Drive OEE improvement initiatives and cost. Crash form, draw die and progressive / transfer die design and development. Hands-On roll in the troubleshooting of various types of die tooling. Critique advanced product designs for manufacturability. Hands-On roll in evaluating customer quality concerns. Prioritize tooling improvements / repairs Support APQP, DFMEA, PPAP activities as required. Required Experience, Education, Skills, and Abilities for Consideration as a Candidate : 4 year technical degree (Mechanical or Industrial engineering ) or equivalent experience . Must have exceptional skill sets in the following areas with 5 years min experience in Metal Stamping Able to critique die design concepts for both production worthiness and ease of maintainability. Strong technical experience with high tonnage metal stamping presses (Mechanical and Hydraulic) Minimum 3 years’ experience in an Automotive Manufacturing environment requiring multi-tasking and the ability to prioritize. Ability to function within cross-functional teams, utilizing good communication skills and a “hands–on” approach within all projects. Must be a strong “trouble-shooter” with a working knowledge of hand-tools and maintenance practices. Well versed in MS Office and CAD software and applications. Preferred or Additional, Experience, Education, Skills and Abilities: Journeyman Tool & Die I. Physical Requirements of this Position How much on-the-job time is spent performing the following physical activities? Physical Activity <td data-celllook=