Tooling Engineer

Stellantis Financial Services; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tooling Engineer at Stellantis Financial Services will own the complete tooling and equipment process for production parts, from purchasing to installation and change control. You will drive quality improvements and participate in planning, supporting efficient throughput and cost management in a manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates have a technical degree or equivalent experience, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Journeyman status with minimum 5 years manufacturing experience; or HS Diploma/GED with 10 years.
• Strong problem-solving and English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Determine tooling requirements to produce world-class parts, with costs and quotes.
• Procure tooling and equipment needed for operations.
• Specify machine types, tooling, fixtures, and gauges for operations.
• Determine take time and pieces per hour for production planning.
• Assist in tool design and coordinate equipment installation.
• Manage engineering changes after part launch.

Skills

Problem-solving

Strong communication

MS Office proficiency

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline

HS Diploma/GED with 10 years of experience

Tools

MS Excel

CNC machinery knowledge

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 Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, BSME or equivalent BS in a related technical discipline (e.g. mathematics, physics) and/or HS Diploma/GED, Journeymen status with minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience; or HS Diploma/GED, minimum of 10 years of technical/manufacturing experience
• 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