Tool Engineer - Facilities

Stellantis NV; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis NV is seeking a Tooling Engineer in the Kokomo, IN area to manage the complete part process from tooling to production. You will procure tooling, specify machinery and fixtures, and lead engineering changes after launch while supporting capacity and labor planning.

Responsibilities include cost estimation, vendor quotations, time studies, and Kaizen-driven quality improvements. Strong problem solving and MS Office skills are required, with flexibility for shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Journeyman with minimum 5 years manufacturing experience.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• English language competency and good communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Determine complete tooling requirements to produce a world class manufactured part, including costs estimates and vendor quotations.
• Procure all required tooling and equipment.
• Specify the type and quantity of machine, tooling, fixtures, and gauges for each operation.
• Determine take time and pieces per hour capacity.
• Aid in design of special tools and coordinate equipment installation.
• Manage engineering changes for production parts after launch.
• Provide time studies for labor cost estimates and plan start/changeover dates and capacity.
• Investigate customer and production issues and support improvements with team leaders.
• Drive continuous quality improvements with Kaizens and related tools.
• Engage in early engineering phases to determine tooling for complex operations.
• Perform general duties of process engineers on complex projects.

Skills

Strong problem solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent BS in a related technical discipline

Journeyman status with minimum 5 years manufacturing experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Tooling Engineer will be responsible for the complete part process and development including: quality, tooling, equipment purchase and installation, error and mistake proofing, part tracking, part follow up, and project management.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Determining the complete tooling requirements to produce a world class manufactured part, including costs estimates, and vendor quotations
• Procuring all required tooling and equipment
• Specifying the type and quantity of machine required for each operation, required tooling, fixtures, and gauges
• Determining the proper take time and the number of pieces per hour that can be produced
• Aiding in design of special tools, and working with responsible parties for equipment arrangement and installation
• Managing engineering changes for production parts after launch
• Providing time studies with information needed for labor cost estimates and provide planning with information regarding starting dates, changeover dates and production capacity
• Investigating customer, production suggestions/issues and working with team leaders to support production to make improvements
• Continuous quality improvements using Kaizens and other quality improvement tools (the term "tools" includes patterns, dies, jigs, fixtures, machine tools or special equipment)
• Engaging in the initial phases of engineering to determine the complete machine and tooling required for complex or comprehensive operations on production parts and assemblies
• Performing general duties described for process engineers, including the completion of complex and comprehensive projects

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, BSME or equivalent BS in a related technical discipline (e.g. mathematics, physics) and/or Journeymen status with minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience and High School Diploma/GED; or Minimum of 10 years of technical/manufacturing experience and High School Diploma/GED
• Previous engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, or completion of an engineering co-op/internship * Strong problem solving skills
• English language competency required with good communication skills
• Strong computer skills; proficient in MS Office
• Ability to work any shift, weekends and overtime as required