Tooling Manufacturing Engineer

Footprint; Mexicali; Presencial; MXN 500.000 - 800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Footprint in Mexicali, Mexico is seeking a Tooling Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, implement and continuously improve tooling, fixtures, molds, gauges and support equipment used in manufacturing. The role focuses on safe, efficient, repeatable, and high-quality processes while assessing service life of critical tooling components.

You will lead tooling projects from concept through implementation, collaborate with multiple departments, validate tooling through testing and pilot runs,

Formación

• Degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5 years in a similar tooling/engineering role.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and GD&T, CNC, wiring, and automation.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop tooling, fixtures, and devices for manufacturing.
• Coordinate fabrication, modification, and maintenance of production tools.
• Analyze processes to improve productivity, ergonomics, and quality.
• Manage tooling projects from concept through implementation.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and Purchasing.
• Validate tooling with testing, pilot runs, and capability studies.
• Prepare engineering drawings and specifications.
• Manage tooling suppliers and delivery schedules.
• Lead continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen.
• Provide technical support for tooling issues.

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.