Tooling Engineer: CNC Optimization & Automation Leader

PennEngineering®

Danboro (PA)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 130,000

Full time

10 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Dental & Vision benefits

Parental Leave

401k with Employer Match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

On the job training

Performance bonuses

Community volunteering

Referral bonus program

Employee-centric culture

Job summary

PennEngineering in Danboro, PA is seeking a Toolroom Engineer to support toolroom operations across CNC grinding, EDM, milling, turning and polishing. You will lead programming optimization and advanced automation projects to boost tool life and cut cycle times.

You will drive equipment modernization, implement cost-saving initiatives, and collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality to resolve tooling issues while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

Minimum 3–5 years of toolroom experience with hands-on CNC machining.
Associate's Degree in relevant discipline required.
Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering a plus.
NIMS certification a plus.
Proficient with Mastercam programming software.
Experience programming Mazak (Mazatrol), conversational programming, and G-code.
Hands-on experience with wire and ram EDM, CNC milling, CNC grinding, turning, and polishing.
Working knowledge of heat treatment and PVD coating processes.
Experience conducting tool life analysis and failure mode studies.
Experience with metal 3D printing / additive manufacturing preferred.
Demonstrated track record of cost savings, equipment modernization, and capital project execution.
Experience implementing lights-out or unattended automation preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead process optimization of CNC programs and processes on equipment using Mastercam, Mazak Mazatrol, conversational programming, and G-code.
Support toolroom operations across CNC grinding, wire & ram EDM, 5-axis CNC, CNC milling, and CNC lathes.
Perform tool life analysis and failure mode studies to identify root causes and drive corrective action.
Lead process and programming optimization projects to improve cycle time, quality, and tool life.
Identify, scope, and execute equipment modernization and capital improvement projects for the toolroom.
Develop and implement cost savings projects across toolroom processes and consumables.
Design and implement lights-out / unattended automation to increase toolroom capacity and efficiency.
Apply metal 3D printing (additive manufacturing) techniques to tooling and fixture development where applicable.
Design, build, and troubleshoot fixturing to support new and existing tooling and manufacturing processes.
Collaborate with manufacturing operators, engineering, tool makers, and quality to resolve tooling issues and improve part quality.
Document processes, programs, and machine settings in accordance with established company procedures.
Follow all standard operating procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements.
Participate in continuous improvement activities and 5S initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.