Stamping Manufacturing Engineer - Berea, KY

Overview

A Japanese manufacturing company focusing on the automotive industry is currently looking for a full time, fully onsite Stamping Manufacturing Engineer to join their Berea, KY location.

Salary and benefits: DOE and skills, the pay range for this position would be between the 75k-90k mark with benefits such as health, vision, dental and life insurance as well as PTO and a 401k plan with 3% matching.

• Repair machine and equipment defects
• Identify technologies to improve operational efficiency
• Determine what equipment, materials, tooling, and methods of manufacturing are needed to meet customer demand
• Develop tooling layouts for stamping dies
• Troubleshoot stamping dies and presses to determine root cause of failures
• Work directly with the tooling engineer and quality department to develop new and more efficient dies to replace aging tooling
• Develop drawings and other engineering documentation to improve manufacturing processes and product quality
• Provide technical support for cost-saving projects
• Develop standardized work instructions, setup procedures and supporting documentation
• Comply with all environmentally safe practices and regulations
• Read all SDSs and possess thorough knowledge of all oil and chemical labeling and storage requirements
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or 3 years of relevant experience
• 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering with an emphasis in die stamping/die design
• Familiarity with manufacturing designs or schematics
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of stamping machines and dies (e.g., Progressive, Tandem, Transfer Presses)
• Use of new technology and ability to improve processes and troubleshoot issues
• Machine/tool improvements for safety, operator efficiency, part quality
• Meets schedules for production and launches
• Improvements to existing equipment and processes
• Coordinates die improvements and design changes
• Maintain schedule and budget for new tools
• Work with other engineers to improve machine/tool reliability and safety
• Ensure that machines will produce parts to meet customer demands in cost, quality, and quantity
• Coordinates die trials and develop countermeasures
• Assist maintenance in troubleshooting
• Work with problem solving team to meet customer demands
• Assist in standardizing work methods for technicians
• Develop visual management for PM activities
• Improve first run capability and reduce downtime
• Working knowledge of production and quality control procedures used in a manufacturing environment
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Reads blueprints
• Uses computer software (MS Office):
  Excel, Word;
  Power Point
• Tool design and process development
• Experience in CAD programs, Autodesk Inventor preferred
• Experience on machines such as grinder, lathe, overhead crane, and various precision measuring devices
• Candidate must possess a “Can Do” attitude with excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with all levels of staff
• Must have previous stamping/tooling experience

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  International Affairs

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