Tooling Engineer: Fixtures & Process Optimization

Multimatic; Fort Wayne, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Multimatic New Haven is seeking an experienced Tooling Engineer to lead the design, development, and launch of fixtures and tooling for current production and new programs. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and QA to ensure timely through-put and quality.

The role requires deep hands-on experience on the shop floor, strong communication across all levels, and a proven track record in tooling design, PPAP, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years Engineering experience in manufacturing environment.
• Must have 5+ years’ experience with assembly operations.
• Five years previous experience in cold stamping. Hot stamping a plus.
• Must have extensive knowledge & experience with design, development and implementation of assembly fixtures & assembly tooling.
• Must possess effective communication skills with all levels of associates.
• Must be a “hands-on” person on plant floor.

Responsibilities

• Provide input and direction in the sourcing, design, construction, PPAP and Launch of new tools, fixtures and equipment for future programs and current changes.
• Assist Tool-Room personnel and/or vendors in solving problems arising from production processes, tool tryouts and launching of new programs.
• Estimate, schedule and execute all engineering changes of tooling, cost savings, etc... Coordinate these changes with Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance departments to ensure timely try-out and phase in periods to meet production schedule requirements or customer’s delivery dates.
• Provide technical support for product development and design.
• Use technology on new and current processes and tools to meet or exceed customer specifications.
• Stay informed of latest technologies with respect to tooling. Report on and implement those ideas, which will be of benefit to IMD.
• Establish new and superior sourcing methods for new tooling, which will insure capability and improve, cost effectiveness of tools for the program (prototype and/or production). Assist Program Managers to prepare internal quotes for new/existing programs and all engineering changes by issuing, coordinating and proposing tooling and gauge suppliers.
• Work with production to implement Poka-Yoke methods.
• Work with Quality Engineer and others to establish characteristics and achievable tolerances for SPC.
• Work in compliance with TS16949 Standards.
• Will work in compliance with all legislative requirements of the OHSA and will be accountable for specific Health and Safety responsibilities, as outlined under “Safety and Environmental Responsibilities, Office and Productions Employees.
• Once aware of a product or process non-conformance, stop further processing and inform area supervisor or manager responsible.
• Maintains due diligence in regards to environmental matters, minimize any potentially harmful accidents and work in compliance with ISO 14001. Will follow the environmental guidelines.
• Conduct annual tool audits internal/external on all customer owned tooling to ensure it is functioning and is being maintained in accordance with MNH tooling standards.
• Perform other duties as determined by the Engineering Manager and/or General Manger (AGM included).

Skills

Engineering experience

Assembly operations

Fixture design

Hands-on on plant floor

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tool and Die making experience

Tools

CAD

CMM

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Databases

Job description

Multimatic New Haven is seeking an experienced Tooling Engineer to lead the design, development, and launch of fixtures and tooling for current production and new programs. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and QA to ensure timely through-put and quality.

The role requires deep hands-on experience on the shop floor, strong communication across all levels, and a proven track record in tooling design, PPAP, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.