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Tooling Engineer

Design, prototype, and debug blind fastener cold forming progressive header tooling. Support testing, qualification, and manufacturing implementation of new designs or derivatives. Assist new product development for manufacturability and new machine selection, development, and industrialization.

• Develop tooling design concepts based on requirements from product engineering and manufacturing using Solid Works.
• Complete dimensional, metallurgical, and functional analysis to predict tooling function and life.
• Perform detail design of tooling components and assemblies.
• Define manufacturing methods and tooling.
• Debug prototype or pre-production tooling.
• Support new product production implementation.
• Coordinate with tooling vendors on materials, fabrication, and design issues.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement through performance and results.
• Take initiative to resolve tooling issues independently.
• Facilitate resolution of tooling issues with production teams.
• Ensure adherence to quality and department standards.
• Assume additional special activities and responsibilities as required.
• Adhere to EH&S, Quality, Continuous Improvement, and company policies.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years in metal working industry.
• Record of achievement in tooling design and testing.
• Experience in high precision metal forming, product and process failure analysis.
• Demonstrated record of achievement in problem solving.

• Proficient in Solid Works and various design drafting programs.
• Proficiency in Deform manufacturing CAE software preferred.
• Skilled in personal computers with emphasis on analytical and design software.

• Expertise in metal forming, tooling design, prototyping, debugging, and manufacturing implementation.
• Ability to conduct dimensional, metallurgical, and functional analysis.

• Strong problem-solving skills with proven achievements.
• Initiative to resolve issues independently without supervision.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and quality standards.