Manufacturing/Tooling Engineer

Shively Diversified Management Services; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in City of Tonawanda, New York. The role involves resolving tooling-related problems, generating cost savings, and ensuring smooth production. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and at least 5 years of experience in production machining. Strong problem-solving and math skills are essential. The company offers medical benefits, paid time off, and holiday pay.

Benefits

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Medical, dental, and vision benefits on the 1st day of employment

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in production machining or closely related technical field preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Proficiency with computers.

Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact for tooling-related problems.
• Generate and implement cost-saving ideas.
• Coordinate with plant for safety, quality, and cost issues.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong math skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Job description

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing company. Our customers drive the work we do, and we empower our employees to deliver best-in-class service. As part of our team, you are responsible for identifying new methods, resolving problems, achieving cost savings, and working with internal teams to ensure production runs smoothly and safely. Our ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, professional experience within a manufacturing and design environment, and strong problem-solving and math skills.

WE WILL NOT CONSIDER ANY CANDIDATE THAT DOES OR WILL NEED SPONSORSHIP IN THE FUTURE OR ANYONE WHO IS CURRENTLY NOT RESIDING IN MICHIGAN.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the single point of contact to resolve tool-related problems related to manufacturing
• Coordinate with the plant to resolve safety, quality, throughput, or cost issues related to tooling
• Generate and implement cost savings ideas to reduce tool and manufacturing costs
• Manage weekly tooling spend against a variable piece cost budget
• Perform and document tool trials and adhere to customer tool test procedures
• Revise and update tool drawings and documentation as required
• Develop new systems to recondition and re-use tooling when economically feasible
• Attend regularly scheduled operations and team problem-solving meetings
• Assist team in resolving machining and tooling-related issues relating to costs, scrap rates, and low production rates
• Support cross-functional teams to achieve overall plant metrics
• Recommend optimized machining processes and cutting parameters
• Introduce new technology and improved tooling designs
• Provide year over year Cost per Piece reduction plans
• Coordinate with the preset team on proper tool setup techniques
• Maintain PFEP and use PFEP and Top Spend Data to initiate savings projects
• Complete required cost savings and tool test documentation
• Report and document non-conformances, CARs, and continuous improvements
• Maintains safety and good housekeeping standards for the site
• Make decisions within the limits of general standards or procedures
• Report near misses and incidents to the site manager and cooperate with investigations
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 5 years of experience working in production machining, a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or experience working in a closely related technical field is preferred
• Prior experience designing and tooling parts in a manufacturing environment
• Strong math and problem-solving skills and ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Proficiency with computers
• Able to work with little to no supervision and ability to multitask
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills
• Good written and oral communication skills, computer and system knowledge

• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits on your 1st day of employment