Tooling Engineer

Venteon; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A motor vehicle manufacturing company is seeking a Tooling Engineer in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This role involves sourcing, designing, and constructing new tools, as well as providing technical support for product development. Candidates should have significant experience in tooling and ideally hold a degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering. Competitive salary based on experience, with additional benefits available.

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a Tool & Die Maker or Tool Room Supervisor.
• Five years previous experience as a Tooling Engineer is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of assembly and press department equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide input and direction in the design and construction of tools.
• Assist Tool-Room personnel in solving production process issues.
• Perform other duties as determined by the Engineering Manager.

Skills

Tool & Die Making

Strong Computer Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD

CMM

Job description

TOOLING ENGINEER NEEDED - FT. WAYNE, INDIANA

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide input and direction in the sourcing, design, construction, PPAP and Launch of new tools, fixtures and equipment for future programs and current changes.
• Assist Tool-Room personnel and/or vendors in solving problems arising from production processes, tool tryouts and launching of new programs.
• Estimate, schedule and execute all engineering changes of tooling, cost savings, etc. Co-ordinate these changes with Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance departments to ensure timely try-out and phase in periods to meet production schedule requirements or customers delivery dates.
• Provide technical support for product development and design.
• Use technology on new and current processes and tools to meet or exceed customer specifications.
• Perform other duties as determined by the Engineering Manager and/or General Manager.
• Stay informed of latest technologies with respect to tooling. Report on and implement those ideas, which will be of benefit to the Company.
• Establish new and superior sourcing methods for new tooling, which will ensure capability and improve, cost effectiveness of tools for the program (prototype and/or production). Assist Program Managers to prepare internal quotes for new / existing programs and all engineering changes by issuing, coordinating, and proposing tooling and gauge suppliers.
• Work with production to implement Poka Yoke methods.
• Work with Quality Engineer and others to establish characteristics and achievable tolerances for SPC.
• Work in compliance with IATF Standards.
• Maintains due diligence regarding environmental matters, minimize any potentially harmful accidents and work in compliance with ISO 14001. Will follow the environmental guidelines.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Must have experience as a Tool & Die Maker, Apprenticeship Certification or two-year experiences as a Tool Room Supervisor
• Five years previous experience as a Tooling Engineer is strongly preferred
• Preferring a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in the organization, customers, suppliers, sub-contractors, engineers, etc.
• Excellent knowledge of the assembly department and press department equipment.
• Strong Computer Skills - Spreadsheets, Word Processing, CAD, CMM, Design & Data Bases.
• Good Interpersonal Skills.

TO APPLY

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to: [e-mail]

Job details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Industrial/Manufacturing
• Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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