Tooling Engineer - Die & New Programs Lead

Mitchell & Associates; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchell & Associates in Kentucky is seeking an engineer to prepare tooling method plans, coordinate with manufacturing, quality, and tooling groups to ensure die builds meet the plant's needs.

You must have a BS in engineering or 5 years of related experience, tooling experience, and knowledge of IATF16949 and APQP. Proficiency in Windows and CAD is required, with excellent English communication and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a BS in engineering or 5 years of related experience.
• Tooling experience required.
• Excellent English communication skills both oral and written.
• Excellent organizational skills with dedication to quality.
• Knowledge in computer software for Windows, Auto-CAD or CAD equivalent
• Knowledge of IATF16949 and APQP processes

Responsibilities

• Preparation of "tooling method plan" packages for quotation of new business proposals on an assigned project.
• Provides Tool follow-up for new programs.
• Works closely with manufacturing, quality, & production tooling group to ensure die build will meet the plant's specific needs.
• Maintains tooling progress with vendors to make sure die delivery is on-time & within budget.
• Receive, review and disseminate supplier quotation packages.
• Basic knowledge of materials and specifications for assigned project.
• Knowledge of assigned manufacturing facilities capabilities and limitations.
• Work closely with product design and manufacturing to support DFM&A concerns including GD&T at both the assembly and detail levels.
• Maintain up-to-date: Quote support documentation, Current die method plans, Manufacturing concern issues.
• Travel to Martinrea facilities and integrators to support tooling build, buy off and aid in the integration at the manufacturing facility up to and through program launch.
• Execute Material Reduction Initiatives.
• Responsible for development of press set-up documents.
• Responsible for working with EHS to ensure all safety protocols are being met/followed.
• Competency Level 3 understanding of all advanced processes and interactions as determined by the leadership team.

Skills

Tooling experience

English communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Windows

Job description

Mitchell & Associates in Kentucky is seeking an engineer to prepare tooling method plans, coordinate with manufacturing, quality, and tooling groups to ensure die builds meet the plant's needs.

You must have a BS in engineering or 5 years of related experience, tooling experience, and knowledge of IATF16949 and APQP. Proficiency in Windows and CAD is required, with excellent English communication and strong organizational skills.