Tool & Diemaker

Brightpath Associates LLC; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking a Tooling Set-up/Quality Engineer to implement and improve tooling processes, tooling maintenance, and lean initiatives in our manufacturing environment in Farmington, CT. The role focuses on reducing lead times, controlling costs, and ensuring first-piece quality across progressive and compound tooling projects.

Ideal candidates bring at least five years of experience in tooling setup, blueprint interpretation, and SPC within ISO-compliant settings, with a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in setup, troubleshooting and production of progressive/compound tooling.
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints for production.
• Experience with statistical process control in production environments.
• Working knowledge of ISO quality standards and SPC in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles (Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S).
• Understanding of concurrent engineering and design for manufacturability/assembly.

Responsibilities

• Set-up & maintenance of tooling including first piece quality submission.
• Flag scheduling conflicts related to machine or tool maintenance.
• Assist standardization of tooling component inventory.
• Meet quoted tool/fixture/gage build costs.
• Ensure 100% on-time delivery per schedule.
• Assist in development of project/tool estimates and lean projects.
• Support metal stamping and four slides programs as needed.
• Observe processes and suggest improvements.
• Maintain adherence to safety, environment and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Tooling set-up & troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Statistical Process Control

ISO quality standards

Lean manufacturing

Concurrent engineering

Design for manufacturing/assembly

Cost of quality

Detail-oriented

Job description

To effectively develop and implement documentation, procedures, systems, programs and tools for the purpose of making continuous improvements to the quality, cost, and lead-time of goods and services provided to customers of the company.

Position Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Set-up & maintenance of new tooling including but not limited to first piece quality submission.
• Alert Supervisor when there is a conflict in scheduling – machine maintenance – tool maintenance on tooling projects.
• Assist in the standardization of tooling component inventory.
• Meet quoted tool / fixture / gage build cost.
• 100% on time per confirmed schedule.
• Assist as requested in the development of project / tool estimates (quotes).
• Assist in development & implementation of lean projects.
• Assist Managers as requested on all metal stamping and four slides programs.
• Observe processes and give recommendations for improvement.
• Alert Supervisor on updates & corrections needed on job travelers for operation changes / additions.
• Maintains adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards, and good housekeeping standards.
• Observes company processes and makes recommendations for improvement.
• May be required to assist or otherwise instruct other personnel.
• Performs other duties as may be required.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years experience in the Set-up – Trouble shooting and Production of Progressive / / Compound & Secondary tooling.
• Ability to read - understand blue prints as needed for production manufacturing.
• Working knowledge and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in production environments.
• Working knowledge of ISO quality standards and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in a production environment.
• An understanding of Manufacturing Engineering - Quality Engineering.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing (i.e. Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S, etc.).
• Familiar with principles of concurrent engineering and design for manufacturing and assembly.
• Experience with production standards, cost of quality and manufacturing methods.
• Detail & Task driven work ethic.

Physical Requirements:

• Visual ability (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work.
• Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping and bending.
• Ability to lift objects from lower to a higher position or moving horizontally from position-to-position.