Manufacturing Tooling Engineer

Jobvite, Inc.; New Albany, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec is seeking a Manufacturing Tooling Engineer to design automation tooling and fixtures for high-volume production. You will work independently and with teams to create mechanical solutions using SolidWorks, while coordinating with internal customers and engineering support staff.

You will ensure quality and reliability through project qualifications, manage schedules, review costs, and ensure compliance with OSHA/ANSI standards. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in automation/tooling design or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing and high-speed assembly equipment.
• Ability to use SolidWorks for tooling and fixtures design.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical elements of manual, semi-automatic or fully automatic tooling for volume production using SolidWorks.
• Provide mechanical design support to internal customers.
• Ensure product quality and process reliability through project qualifications.
• Develop detailed project schedules and manage budgets and supplier quotes.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office Suite

MS Project

SharePoint

Job description

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $1B+ global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec’s global presence enables its unmatched customer service.

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Summary/Objective:

The Manufacturing Tooling Engineer will work both independently and collaboratively to design and develop Automation, Manual Tooling, and/or Fixtures projects through Non-Released manufacturing and then through integration into production.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Using CAD software (Solidworks), Design all mechanical elements of either manual, semi-automatic or fully automatic tooling and equipment used in volume production in Samtec’s assembly processes.
• Communicate in a collaborative environment to provide mechanical design support for the design needs of internal customers.
• Validate that Product Quality and Process Reliability are designed into all projects through project qualifications.
• Understand the purposes and review of project costing and margin requirements with applications engineering.
• Develops clear, measurable requirements for success based on the established standards and in concert with project teams.
• Lead the creation and maintenance of a detailed project schedule to update Management of the status on the progress of the project in regular basis.
• Responsible for the project specifications, evaluation of suppliers, their quotations and cost control of the project budget.
• Ensures the project delivered is compliant with all relevant OSHA, ANSI and local standards in respect to the design and engineering work practices.
• Conduct regular project meetings with the project team throughout the project on:
  • Machine/Equipment/Tooling design and status.
  • Controls/Systems design and status.
• Review project specifications, deliverables and requirement with applications engineering.
• Track all changes with a written Project Change Notification and maintains a revision summary.
• Record, address and resolves issues that impact project timing and/or scope.
• Develop contingency plans or recovery plans as required.
• Monitor the timing and cost of the fabrication to deliver the project on time and within budget.

*The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position.Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.*

Required Experience:

• 3-5 years relevant working experience in:
• Automation Machine Design (optional)
• Design for Manufacturing
• High Speed Assembly Equipment (optional)
• Machine Tools
• Precision Tooling
• Machine Control Systems (optional)
• 3-5 years relevant experience in project management is preferred.
• Solid interpersonal communication skills, a professional demeanor, cooperative personality and a team attitude are all required.Works well with others and interacts effectively and efficiently with internal and external people and groups.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use SolidWorks and MS Office Suite, MS Project, SharePoint Document Management and general computer literacy.
• Extensive cross functional team expertise including technical and non-technical work.
• Analytical and creative thinker, problem solver, result-orientated and focused.
• Highly organized, ability to prioritize a varied and fast-changing workload.
• Motivated, high achiever, persistent and conscientious.
• Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Manufacturing Engineering from an ABET Accredited College or other equivalent work experience
• Experience will be considered in lieu of educational requirements.