HOP - Tooling Engineer

Martinrea; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Martinrea in Hopkinsville, KY, seeks a tooling engineer to manage tooling plans, supplier coordination, and die development for new programs. You will collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure tooling meets plant needs and budgets.

The role requires a BS in engineering or 5 years of related experience, tooling experience, CAD skills, and strong English communication. Occasional travel to facilities is required.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or 5 years of related experience.
• Experience with tooling and CAD software.
• Strong written and spoken English skills.
• Good organizational abilities and quality focus.
• Familiarity with IATF16949 and APQP processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tooling method plan packages for quotations on new projects.
• Provide tooling follow-up for new programs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and tooling groups to meet die requirements.
• Track die delivery, progress, and budget with vendors.
• Review supplier quotation packages and disseminate information.
• Maintain knowledge of materials and project specifications.
• Support DFM&A concerns with GD&T at assembly and detail levels.
• Maintain up-to-date quote support docs and method plans.
• Travel to Martinrea facilities for tooling build and program launch.

Skills

Tooling experience

English communication

Organizational skills

Windows / CAD software

IATF16949 & APQP knowledge

Education

BS in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a BS in engineering or 5 years of related experience.


• Tooling experience required.


• Excellent English communication skills both oral and written.


• Excellent organizational skills with dedication to quality.


• Knowledge in computer software for Windows, Auto-CAD or CAD equivalent


• Knowledge of IATF16949 and APQP processes

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of \"tooling method plan\" packages for quotation of new business proposals on an assigned
  project.


• Provides Tool follow-up for new programs.


• Works closely with manufacturing, quality, & production tooling group to ensure die build will meet the
  plant's specific needs.


• Maintains tooling progress with vendors to make sure die delivery is on-time & with-in budget.


• Receive, review and disseminate supplier quotation packages.


• Basic knowledge of materials and specifications for assigned project.


• Knowledge of assigned manufacturing facilities capabilities and limitations.


• Work closely with product design and manufacturing to support DFM&A concerns including GD&T at
  both the assembly and detail levels.


• Maintain up-to-date:
  
  
  • Quote support documentation.
  
  
  • Current die method plans.
  
  
  • Manufacturing concern issues
  
  


• Travel to Martinrea facilities and integrators to support tooling build, buy off and aid in the integration at
  the manufacturing facility up to and through program launch.


• Execute Material Reduction Initiatives.


• Responsible for development of press set-up documents.


• Responsible for working with EHS to ensure all safety protocols are being met/followed.


• Competency Level 3 understanding of all advanced processes and interactions as determined by the
  leadership team.

Background check and pre-employment drug screen required for employment opportunity.