Tooling & Design Engineer

CoorsTek, Inc.; Arkansas; On-site; USD 69,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

CoorsTek, Inc. is seeking a Tooling & Design Engineer in the United States to own tooling design, process development, and cost-focused reviews.

You will collaborate with R&D, production, and commercial partners to drive prototypes, optimize tooling paths, and ensure high-quality manufacturing. The role requires a strong background in tooling design, manufacturing processes, and data-driven improvements; 8+ years in engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related engineering field and/or 4 years of experience in similar discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in tooling/design engineering roles.
• Proficient with CAD/SPC and related manufacturing software.

Responsibilities

• Minimal supervision with ownership responsibility for tooling and design.
• Costing, design, and oversight for new items (NPI levels 1-4).
• Review and approval of customer drawings and tooling designs.
• Develop, update and approve production drawings and tooling paths.
• Lead projects on scrap reduction, productivity, and process improvements.
• Assist operators and mentor junior engineers; manage change control.

Skills

Analytical/Critical Thinking

Building Relationships

Communication

Data Analysis

Manufacturing Knowledge

Materials Knowledge

Mathematical Reasoning

Project Management

Technology Use

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related engineering field

Tools

CAD

SPC

Job description

It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better.

We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing.

Job Title

Tooling & Design Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Minimal supervision, ownership responsibility.
• Product costing & technical review for repeat items, revision changes, or new item with similar design (NPI levels 1-3 ). Costing, design, and oversight for new items with new design that fit existing capabilities (NPI 4).
• Review and approval of Customer approval drawings.
• Work closely with commercial partners and support customer interactions.
• Support and manage prototyping efforts including hands on creation, evaluation, and collaboration with R&D.
• Set up and update BOM and routings. Validate and maintain BOM and routings. Participate in and/or perform process and product audits and assist with supplier audits from a technical perspective.
• Develop, update, review, and approval of production drawings.
• Develop, review, and approval of tooling design.
• Review and optimization of tooling path and part set up.
• Lead and support projects such as scrap and productivity, EHS, New Product Introduction, escalations, roadmap, and expansion.
• Management and ownership Change Control.
• Support operators and gather production feedback.
• Utilize process control systems (PCS) and Statistical Process Controls (SPC) to effectively maintain and improve product and process quality .
• Manage cost controls and develop tools such as dashboards.
• Subject matter expert on specific processing techniques and materials.
• May judge and handle suspect or abnormal product/process.
• Ownership of systems such as drawing management, templates, dashboards etc…
• Provide assistance and guidance to lower-level engineers.

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Education:

• Bachelor's degree in related engineering field and/or 4 years of experience in similar discipline.

Experience:

• 8+ Years

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Analytical/Critical Thinking – Identify root causes, implement effective solutions, improve processes, mentor others in data-driven strategies, and foster innovation through critical thinking and self-reflection.
• Building Relationships - Engage others in change compellingly, proactively manage conflict routed in different workplace styles, show genuine interest in others’ perspectives, and create opportunities to connect with others.
• Communication - Convey key messages to others across the organization strategically and impactfully, while remaining attuned to emotions and responding to feedback.
• Data Analysis - Shape business strategy through advanced analytics, automation, customized reporting/dashboards, and data-driven decision-making, while mentoring others and effectively communicating insights to leadership.
• Manufacturing Knowledge – Apply thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes, machining techniques, and associated tooling/fixture design.
• Materials Knowledge – Apply thorough understanding of materials and characteristics, including material formulations and shrink rates for manufacturing product lines.
• Mathematical Reasoning - Understand and apply complex mathematical concepts, including geometry and trigonometry; make recommendations for changes, apply concepts and theories to evaluate manufacturing improvements, and use complex statistical techniques to enhance processes.
• Project Management - Lead projects through all phases, from initiation to closing, by defining scope, planning resources, managing teams, ensuring effective communication, and documenting progress and results.
• Technology Use - Learn new technology platforms with minimal guidance, train others, select effective platforms for non-routine tasks, and develop best practices. Proficient with job specific software such as (e.g., CAD, SPC).
• Time Management - Delegate tasks appropriately, create schedules with deadlines and goals, adhere to routines and schedules, and use automation and standard work to optimize output.

Target Hiring Range

Annual Salary: USD 87,584.00 - USD 115,611.00

Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

If you like working for a company that makes a real difference in the world, you'll enjoy your career with us!