Tooling Engineer

Stellantis NV; Kokomo, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis NV seeks a Tooling Engineer in Kokomo, IN to own the complete tooling process for production parts. You will manage tooling, equipment, and installation, and drive quality improvements through Kaizens and engineering changes.

You will work with cross-functional teams to determine requirements, procure tools, specify equipment, and plan capacity, start dates, and changeovers. English communication and MS Office proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent BS in a related technical discipline and/or Journeyman status with at least 5 years manufacturing experience.
• 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 complete tooling requirements to produce world class parts with cost estimates and vendor quotes.
• Procure all required tooling and equipment.
• Specify machine types, tooling, fixtures, and gauges for each operation.
• Determine take time and pieces per hour capacity.
• Assist in design of special tools and coordinate equipment installation.
• Manage engineering changes for production parts after launch.
• Provide time studies for labor cost estimates and planning for start/change dates and capacity.
• Investigate production issues and work with team leaders to drive improvements.
• Apply Kaizens and other quality tools to drive continuous quality improvements.
• Engage in early engineering to define tooling for complex operations on parts/assemblies.
• Complete general process engineering duties and complex projects.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

English communication

MS Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (e.g., BSME) or Journeyman status with 5+ years manufacturing experience

Minimum of 10 years of technical/manufacturing experience

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