Tooling Engineer

Multimatic; Fort Wayne, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Multimatic New Haven is seeking an experienced Tooling Engineer to lead the design, development, and launch of fixtures and tooling for current production and new programs. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and QA to ensure timely through-put and quality.

The role requires deep hands-on experience on the shop floor, strong communication across all levels, and a proven track record in tooling design, PPAP, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years Engineering experience in manufacturing environment.
• Must have 5+ years’ experience with assembly operations.
• Five years previous experience in cold stamping. Hot stamping a plus.
• Must have extensive knowledge & experience with design, development and implementation of assembly fixtures & assembly tooling.
• Must possess effective communication skills with all levels of associates.
• Must be a “hands-on” person on plant floor.

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... Coordinate these changes with Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance departments to ensure timely try-out and phase in periods to meet production schedule requirements or customer’s 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.
• Stay informed of latest technologies with respect to tooling. Report on and implement those ideas, which will be of benefit to IMD.
• Establish new and superior sourcing methods for new tooling, which will insure 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 TS16949 Standards.
• Will work in compliance with all legislative requirements of the OHSA and will be accountable for specific Health and Safety responsibilities, as outlined under “Safety and Environmental Responsibilities, Office and Productions Employees.
• Once aware of a product or process non-conformance, stop further processing and inform area supervisor or manager responsible.
• Maintains due diligence in regards to environmental matters, minimize any potentially harmful accidents and work in compliance with ISO 14001. Will follow the environmental guidelines.
• Conduct annual tool audits internal/external on all customer owned tooling to ensure it is functioning and is being maintained in accordance with MNH tooling standards.
• Perform other duties as determined by the Engineering Manager and/or General Manger (AGM included).

Skills

Engineering experience

Assembly operations

Fixture design

Hands-on on plant floor

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tool and Die making experience

Tools

CAD

CMM

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Databases

Job description

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored visa support. Multimatic New Haven is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at any time for this position.

SUMMARY

Increase Company profitability by providing well designed equipment, tools and fixtures for future programs and current production tools and support the quotation process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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... Coordinate these changes with Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance departments to ensure timely try-out and phase in periods to meet production schedule requirements or customer’s 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.
• Stay informed of latest technologies with respect to tooling. Report on and implement those ideas, which will be of benefit to IMD.
• Establish new and superior sourcing methods for new tooling, which will insure 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 TS16949 Standards.
• Will work in compliance with all legislative requirements of the OHSA and will be accountable for specific Health and Safety responsibilities, as outlined under “Safety and Environmental Responsibilities, Office and Productions Employees.
• Once aware of a product or process non-conformance, stop further processing and inform area supervisor or manager responsible.
• Maintains due diligence in regards to environmental matters, minimize any potentially harmful accidents and work in compliance with ISO 14001. Will follow the environmental guidelines.
• Conduct annual tool audits internal/external on all customer owned tooling to ensure it is functioning and is being maintained in accordance with MNH tooling standards.
• Perform other duties as determined by the Engineering Manager and/or General Manger (AGM included).

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Must have 5+ years Engineering experience in manufacturing environment
• Must have 5+ years’ experience with assembly operations
• Five years previous experience in cold stamping. Hot stamping a plus.
• Must have extensive knowledge & experience with design, development and implementation of assembly fixtures & assembly tooling
• Must possess effective communication skills with all levels of associates
• Must be a “hands-on” person on plant floor

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Experience as a tool and die maker a plus
• Prefer 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.
• Negotiation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of the assembly department and press department equipment.
• Computer skills in the area of spreadsheets, word processing, CAD, CMM, design and data bases.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Travel Requirements – as needed

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents and statues from jurisdictional agencies and governmental units, procedure manuals, and specification manuals. Ability to write instructions, plant operating procedures, and routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, regulatory agencies, and employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply basic concepts of physical science.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding and create instructions from technical data or statutes furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Interpret and apply regulations and procedures to situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to feel or handle objects, tools or controls; reach and lift with hands and arms; talk, see and hear. The associate is required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The associate is required to rotate their torso and view behind them to operate required equipment. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may occasionally be required to perform repetitive work tasks. The associate may need to be available during off hours if needed and assist in emergency situations. The associate must have the flexibility to work various shift hours and/or extended hours if needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate frequently works near moving parts. The associate is frequently exposed to electromagnetic fields, risk of electric shock and vibration. The associate may occasionally work in high precarious places and it’s occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Associate may be subject to temperature extremes for extended periods of time.

SPONSORSHIP

This position is not currently and will not in the future be eligible for visa sponsorship.

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ABOUT MULTIMATIC

Multimatic is a global enterprise supplying engineered components, systems and services to the automotive industry. The company's success has been fueled by its ability to attract and motivate a team of highly skilled and passionate individuals who want to make a difference. With expanding facilities around the world, including in Canada, the US, the UK, Germany, Mexico, Japan and China, there is always room in Multimatic's growing team for people who share a dedication to technical excellence, quality and enthusiasm.