Manufacturing Tooling Specialist

SAPA Transmission Inc.; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% retirement plan contribution

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Disability insurance

Medical, dental, vision and life insur

Job summary

SAPA Transmission Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Tooling Specialist to provide hands-on technical support for machining and assembly operations on DoD-related projects.

You will collaborate with Process Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Production, Quality, and Maintenance to troubleshoot tooling and implement changes that improve safety, quality, and productivity on the shop floor. The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in a technical field and 3–5 years of manufacturing experience,

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent manufacturing experience may be considered.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience supporting machining, assembly, production, tooling, maintenance, or process-related activities.
• Reading engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment and inspection tools.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing operations across machining and assembly.
• Troubleshoot production, tooling, fixtures, equipment, automation, and quality issues.
• Assist Process and Manufacturing Engineers with improvements and changes.
• Assist setup and startup of CNC machines, tooling, fixtures, and processes.
• Support trials, process validations, equipment qualifications, and process implementations.
• Collect and analyze scrap, downtime, throughput, cycle times, and equipment performance data.
• Contribute to root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Conduct process audits for compliance with standards and procedures.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support objectives.
• Document and sustain standardized manufacturing processes.
• Maintain work instructions, setup sheets, SOPs, process flows, and tooling records.
• Provide technical support to production personnel on processes and tooling.

Education

Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology or related technical field

Job description

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Manufacturing Tooling Specialist

Shelby Township, MI, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1311

Job Overview:

SAPA Transmission, a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) contractor, is seeking a Manufacturing Tooling Specialist to provide hands-on technical support for manufacturing operations supporting advanced combat transmission systems. This position works closely with Process Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to support machining and assembly operations through process troubleshooting, tooling support, continuous improvement initiatives, process documentation, and implementation of manufacturing changes. The Manufacturing Tooling Specialist serves as a key technical resource on the manufacturing floor to help improve safety, quality, productivity, and process stability.

Responsibilities:

• Support daily manufacturing operations across machining and assembly processes.
• Assist with troubleshooting production, tooling, fixture, equipment, automation, and quality-related issues.
• Support Process Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers in implementing process improvements and manufacturing changes.
• Assist with the setup, implementation, integration, and startup of CNC machines, automation systems, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing processes.
• Support production trials, process validations, equipment qualifications, and manufacturing process implementation activities.
• Collect and analyze production data related to scrap, downtime, throughput, cycle times, equipment performance, and tooling performance.
• Assist with root cause investigations and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct process audits to verify compliance with manufacturing standards, work instructions, and established processes.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to support manufacturing objectives.
• Assist in documenting and sustaining standardized manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and throughput.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, setup sheets, SOPs, process flows, and tooling records.
• Provide technical support to production personnel related to manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and work instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent manufacturing experience may be considered.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience supporting machining, assembly, production, tooling, maintenance, or process-related activities.
• Working knowledge of machining, manufacturing processes, CNC equipment, tooling, fixtures, and production operations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment and inspection tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Familiarity with manufacturing documentation, work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process improvement activities.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement principles preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• 6% retirement plan contribution by SAPA Transmission (regardless of employee contribution to 401k plan).
• Paid Holiday, Time Off (PTO), and sick time.
• Medical, Rx, dental, vision and life insurance benefits with minimal employee contribution.
• Short and long-term disability.

SAPA Transmission is an Equal Opportunity Employer