Tooling Engineer

AW Technical Center USA; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in North Carolina seeks an Entry-level Tooling Engineer to analyze tooling processes and improve efficiency. Responsibilities include developing programs for tool regrinding and training the team. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of tooling processes and a BS in Engineering or equivalent experience. This full-time position offers an opportunity to enhance tooling metrics and drive quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an engineering role.
• Strong demonstrable skills in tooling processes.
• Experience with troubleshooting and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Create programs for regrinding used tools to ensure quality.
• Develop Tool Regrind Workflow system and train team members.
• Inspect and record tool wear to enhance accuracy.

Skills

Tooling processes knowledge

Problem-solving skills

PFMEA understanding

Statistical probability knowledge

Education

BS in Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Tooling Engineer at AW Technical Center USA

The Tooling Engineer will analyze and investigate current tooling processes to support the overall tooling strategies. In addition, Tooling Engineer will support current production needs and look to improve current tool life and cut efficiency.

Position Responsibilities

• Create programs to regrind used round tools such as drills, reamers, end mills, etc. for carbide and PCD material to ensure tool quality & lowest cycle time.
• Develop “Tool Regrind Workflow” system to ensure reground quality and to foolproof no skipping and mixing drills for each plant. Train team members in Tool Regrind Workflow and new regrinding processes.
• Develop system to inspect and record tool wear for each used tool to increase tool accuracy and efficiency.
• Create Regrind Inspection Report for all regrind tools.
• Train team members to make proper adjustments to achieve reground tool quality.
• Support gear products such as making programs/inspections for new products. Install measurement programs to inspection machines for new products. Train team members how to read and understand gear measurement reports.
• Work with Regrind GL, TM to monitor and improve daily productivity.
• Responsible for ensuring that new tooling is accurately evaluated and analyzed for performance status.
• Implement kaizens to improve tooling metrics.
• Reduction of tooling cost.
• Create documentation for changes to processes and equipment.

Required Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in an engineering role.
• Strong demonstratable skills and knowledge of tooling processes.
• Understand PFMEA, Statistical probability, and root cause analysis.
• Demonstrated trouble shooting/problem solving experience in an engineering role.

Education/Training/Certifications

• BS/Engineering or equivalent experience.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing