Engineer, Process and Tooling

Jobtailor; Macomb (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Missouri is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing processes from customer blueprints through finished product, including tooling design and process improvements. You will read schematics, troubleshoot, and collaborate across teams, with 5+ years of experience preferred; aerospace experience helpful.

The role emphasizes proactive problem solving, independent decision making, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred; related aerospace experience may be considered.
• Gear or precision manufacturing experience, including tooling/fixture design, preferred.
• Autodesk Inventor or other 3D modeling experience preferred.
• Machining experience required; lathe, mill, and grinding experience preferred.
• CNC programming knowledge a plus.
• 5+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Proactive self-starter who can operate with minimal guidance.
• Ability to make appropriate business judgments and independent decisions.
• Ability to build effective relationships inside and outside the department.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to rapid changes in priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes from customer blueprints, from raw material through finished product or assembly.
• Incorporate customer and internal change requests to improve processes or address amended requirements.
• Review and interpret customer specifications, POs, and supplementary documents for incorporation into current and new processes.
• Design and order tooling, including holding fixtures, quench plugs and dies, spline and functional gages, gear cutters, and gear grind wheels.
• Read schematics/prints, follow procedures, and apply computer skills and technical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems, including timing, programming, tooling, and other production issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNC programming knowledge

Machining experience

3D modeling experience

5+ years experience

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes from customer blueprints, from raw material through finished product or assembly.
• Incorporate customer and internal change requests to improve processes or address amended requirements.
• Review and interpret customer specifications, POs, and supplementary documents for incorporation into current and new processes.
• Design and order tooling, including holding fixtures, quench plugs and dies, spline and functional gages, gear cutters, and gear grind wheels.
• Read schematics/prints, follow procedures, and apply computer skills and technical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems, including timing, programming, tooling, and other production issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred; equivalent related aerospace industry experience may be considered.
• Gear or precision manufacturing experience, including tooling/fixture design, preferred.
• Autodesk Inventor or other 3D modeling experience preferred.
• Machining experience required; lathe, mill, and grinding experience preferred.
• CNC programming knowledge a plus.
• 5+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Proactive self-starter who can operate with minimal guidance.
• Ability to make appropriate business judgments and independent decisions.
• Ability to build effective relationships inside and outside the department.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to rapid changes in priorities.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing processes, tooling design, and precision machining, with a strong ability to interpret customer specifications and adapt processes accordingly. Proficient in using 3D modeling software and CNC programming to enhance production efficiency and resolve technical issues.