Sr. Tooling Engineer

Compensation: $99k+

A “Hands-on” Engineer, to provide Technical direction to other tooling engineers and tool / die repair employees, Give Guidance to new tool designs, Support to Operations, to resolve Manufacturing Issues, reduce scrap, and to drive Continuous Process Improvements.

• 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 savings through application of Lean and Six Sigma Manufacturing techniques such as 6S, SMED and Error-proofing.
• Establish Tooling PM requirements
• Participate in tool design reviews with project engineers and support product launches to ensure a smooth transition from design and launch phases into manufacturing.
• Responsible for equipment purchases as necessary including presenting justification for capital expenses on new equipment or process improvements, design and specification of equipment and standardization of equipment within manufacturing methods and safety requirements.
• Support project engineering in developing new tool designs and manage new equipment process development, timing, budget, setup, debug and training.
• Support APQP, DFMEA, PPAP activities as required.
• Prioritize tooling improvement and repairs.
• Serve as an active participant in LSS programs that promote continuous improvement.
• Must adhere to all company policies and safety rules.
• Must be able to work extended hours when required.
• All other duties as assigned

• 4 year technical degree (Tool and Die) or equivalent experience as a journeyman tool and die maker.
• 10 years minimum experience in metal stamping.
• Must possess exceptional skill sets in the following areas: crash form, draw die, and progressive / transfer design and development.
• Hands on roll in troubleshooting ofvarious types of die tooling.
• Able to critique die design concepts for both production worthiness and ease of maintainability.
• Critique advanced product designs for manufacturability.
• Hands on roll in evaluating customer concerns and trouble-shooting.
• Strong Technical Experience with High Tonnage metal stamping presses (Mechanical and Hydraulic)
• Minimum5 years’ experience in an Automotive Manufacturing environment requiring multi-tasking and the ability to prioritize.
• Well versed in MS Office and CAD software and applications.

• Self-starting; highly motivated
• Inquisitive; inventive
• High technical aptitude
• Critical, analytical thinking
• Data driven andfact based decision making capabilities

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In an average workday, the employee primarily performs: (Check one)

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Sedentary Work :
Lifting 10 lbs. Maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as computers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Repetitive motion of hand and finger movement to manually input data using a keyboard or to assemble parts may be required for up to eight hours a day.

Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary…