Manufacturing Engineer III

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Job Description

Seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer who will oversee the tooling and stamping processes, lead Engineering Change (EC) activities, assist with tooling repair/routine maintenance activities and optimize stamping processes and production. This role combines tooling oversight with process engineering, layout optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to improve quality, throughput, and cost in a stamping environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tool & Die Oversight
  • Work with suppliers and in house Tool & Die to design, develop, and modify stamping dies (punch, blanking, progressive dies) and related tooling to meet product specifications and production needs.
  • Select materials, tooling components, and coatings; supervise tool build, assembly, and tryout; verify die performance through initial production runs.
  • Create and maintain tooling documentation, bill of material, drawings, and die life tracking.
  • Troubleshoot tooling failures, wear patterns, and defects; coordinate with vendors for repairs and refurbishments as well as in-house Tool & Die team.
• Engineering Change (EC) Management
  • Own the end-to-end EC process for tooling, dies, and related stamping processes; evaluate engineering changes for feasibility, impact, and cost.
  • Prepare ECs, routings, and bills of materials; obtain approvals from cross-functional teams; implement changes on the floor with minimal disruption.
  • Communicate EC status, risks, and validation results to Design, Production, and Quality teams; update documentation and ERP records accordingly.
  • Validate changes through first article runs, process verification, and quality checks; ensure traceability and compliance with customer requirements.
• Punch Press Process Management
  • Plan and optimize stamping processes, including die setup, press selection, feeding systems, lubrication, and scrap handling.
  • Develop and implement standard work for press operations; optimize changeover times (SMED) and reduce downtime.
  • Monitor process performance (throughput, defect rates, tool life, downtime) and drive improvements to achieve capacity and quality targets.
  • Troubleshoot stamping defects (e.g., burrs, slivers, dimensional issues) and implement corrective actions in tooling, process parameters, or fixturing.
• Layout and Process Flow Optimization
  • Analyze and redesign plant floor layouts for stamping cells, die storage to maximize throughput and reduce material handling.
  • Create and maintain efficient work cells and material flow diagrams; implement 5S and visual controls.
  • Collaborate with production, planning, and facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and scalable layouts.
• Quality, Safety, and Compliance
  • Develop and contribute to PFMEA, control plans, SPC, and standard work for stamping processes.
  • Ensure tooling and processes comply with quality specifications, customer requirements, and safety standards (OSHA or regional equivalents).
  • Support internal and external audits by providing tooling and process documentation and evidence of EC implementation.
• Continuous Improvement and Collaboration
  • Lead or participate in cross-functional improvement projects to reduce scrap, improve first-pass yield, and increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
  • Collaborate with Design, Purchasing, Quality, and Production to align tooling, processes, and ECs with product design intent and cost targets.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Tool life and MTB(Mean Time Between Failure); downtime due to tooling.
• On-time…