Tooling Manufacturing Engineer

Footprint, LLC; Mexicali; Híbrido; MXN 360.000 - 600.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Footprint, LLC is seeking a Tooling Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, implement, and continuously improve tooling, fixtures, molds, gauges, and support equipment for manufacturing processes. You will ensure tools enable safe, efficient, repeatable, and high-quality production while supporting cost and delivery objectives.

You will coordinate tooling fabrication and maintenance, collaborate with multiple departments, and lead projects from concept to implementation, applying Lean, Six

Formación

• 5 years of experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge of tool room operations, CNC, machining, electrical controls, electrical testing, welding, automation, blueprint reading, and GD&T.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with Office tools; Solidworks and Minitab.
• Intermediate English proficiency (70%).

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop tooling, fixtures, and devices for manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate the fabrication, modification, and maintenance of production tools.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for productivity, ergonomics, and quality improvements.
• Manage tooling projects from concept through implementation.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Purchasing.
• Validate new tooling through testing, pilot runs, and capability studies.
• Prepare engineering drawings, technical specifications, and documentation.
• Manage tooling suppliers and ensure compliance with requirements and delivery schedules.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting manufacturing tools and equipment.

Conocimientos

Accountability

Problem solving

Effective communication

Innovation

Results-oriented

Adaptability

Educación

Degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Herramientas

Solidworks

Minitab

Descripción del empleo

General Job Description

The Tooling Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of tooling, fixtures, molds, gauges, and support equipment used in manufacturing processes. The primary objective is to ensure that tools and equipment enable safe, efficient, repeatable, and high-quality processes while contributing to production, cost, and delivery objectives. Additionally, the role is responsible for calculating the service life of critical tooling components from both mechanical and electrical perspectives.

Main Responsibilities

• Design and develop tooling, fixtures, and devices for manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate the fabrication, modification, and maintenance of production tools.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improvement in productivity, ergonomics, and quality.
• Manage tooling projects from concept through implementation.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Purchasing departments.
• Validate new tooling through testing, pilot runs, and capability studies.
• Prepare engineering drawings, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Manage tooling suppliers and ensure compliance with technical requirements and delivery schedules.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting issues related to manufacturing tools and equipment.

Requirements

• Degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Knowledge and Experience

• 5 years of experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge in tool room operations, CNC, machining, electrical controls, electrical testing, welding, automation, blueprint reading, and geometric tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Office (Word, Excel, Power Point). Solidworks, Minitab.
• Intermediate English proficiency (70%)

Skills

• Accountability.
• Problem solving.
• Effective communication.
• Innovation.
• Results-oriented.
• Adaptability.