Tooling Engineer

stellantisexternalcx; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis in Kokomo, IN seeks a Tooling Engineer to own the complete part process from tooling and quality to equipment installation and project management. You will determine tooling requirements, procure tools, specify equipment, and support changes after launch while collaborating with teams to improve production efficiency and ensure on-time delivery.

This role emphasizes Kaizen-based quality improvements and accurate labor planning, with availability for overtime and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, BSME or equivalent BS in a related technical discipline; or Journeyman with at least 5 years manufacturing experience.
• Engineering experience in manufacturing or completed engineering co-op/internship; strong problem solving skills.
• English language competency with good communication skills.
• Strong computer skills; proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to work any shift, weekends and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Determine tooling requirements to produce world-class parts, including costs estimates and vendor quotations.
• Procure all required tooling and equipment.
• Specify the type and quantity of machine required for each operation, required tooling, fixtures, and gauges.
• Determine take time and the number of pieces per hour that can be produced.
• Assist in design of special tools, and coordinate equipment arrangement and installation.
• Manage engineering changes for production parts after launch.
• Provide time studies for labor cost estimates and planning with information on starting dates, changeover dates and capacity.
• Investigate customer and production issues and work with team leaders to implement improvements.
• Pursue continuous quality improvements using Kaizens and other quality tools.
• Engage in initial engineering phases to determine tooling for complex operations on production parts and assemblies.
• Perform general duties described for process engineers and complete complex projects.

Skills

Problem solving

English language

Communication skills

MS Office

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (BSME) or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

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 Qaulifications:

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