Tooling Engineer

A Leading Automotive Supplier near Ft. Wayne, Indiana needs a Tooling Engineer. Prospective Candidates Must have 5+ years of Automotive Stamping Die Troubleshooting, Repair & Maintenance. Must have 4+ years of Automotive Stamping Die Machining & Assembly (Toolmaking). Must have 3+ years of Modeling Experience in 3-D Software
- Solidworks or equivalent. Must be capable of hands-on problem solving of Tooling in the Press and on the Plant Floor.

This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation. A Relocation Package can be provided if necessary.

• Provide input and direction in the sourcing, design, construction, PPAP and Launch of new tools, fixtures and equipment for future programs and current changes.
• Assist Tool-Room personnel and/or vendors in solving problems arising from production processes, tool tryouts and launching of new programs.
• Estimate, schedule and execute all engineering changes of tooling, cost savings, etc.
• Co-ordinate these changes with Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance departments to ensure timely try-out and phase in periods to meet production schedule requirements or customers delivery dates.
• Provide technical support for product development and design.
• Use technology on new and current processes and tools to meet or exceed customer specifications.
• Perform other duties as determined by the Engineering Manager and/or General Manager.
• Stay informed of latest technologies with respect to tooling.
• Report on and implement those ideas, which will be of benefit to the Company.
• Establish new and superior sourcing methods for new tooling, which will ensure capability and improve, cost effectiveness of tools for the program (prototype and/or production).
• Assist Program Managers to prepare internal quotes for new / existing programs and all engineering changes by issuing, coordinating, and proposing tooling and gauge suppliers.
• Work with production to implement Poka Yoke methods.
• Work with Quality Engineer and others to establish characteristics and achievable tolerances for SPC.
• Work in compliance with IATF Standards.
• Maintains due diligence regarding environmental matters, minimize any potentially harmful accidents and work in compliance with ISO 14001. Will follow the environmental guidelines.

• Must have experience as a Tool & Die Maker, Apprenticeship Certification or two-year experiences as a Tool Room Supervisor
• Five years previous experience as a Tooling Engineer is Required
• Preferring a Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in the organization as well as Customers, Suppliers, Sub-Contractors and Engineers.
• Good Interpersonal Skills including
  - Strong Communication and Negotiation Skills.
• Excellent knowledge of the Assembly Department & Press Department Equipment.
• Strong Computer Skills
  - Spreadsheets, Word Processing, CAD, CMM, Design & Data Bases.