Tooling Engineer III

MW Components, Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MW Components, Inc. in Rockford, IL seeks a Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in lean manufacturing and process improvement.

You will develop production methods, troubleshoot tooling and processes, and coordinate plant layouts to improve throughput and safety. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, line validation, PFMEA control plans, and implementing cost-effective production changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum five years manufacturing experience as mechanical/manufacturing engineer.
• Preferred five years of tool and die design.

Responsibilities

• Develops production methods and controls to meet quality at low cost.
• Troubleshoots manufacturing issues, resolving tooling and process problems.
• Evaluates process flow and plant layout to improve throughput and safety.
• Develops cost data for test production and recommends methods.
• Reviews vendor proposals and monitors equipment upgrades.
• Monitors operations for compliance with approved methods and standards.
• Coordinates manufacturing schedules for projects.
• Develops PFMEA control plans and schedules.
• Performs line validation and manages trial runs.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Vendor interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Five years manufacturing experience

Job description

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role does not have supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs a variety of engineering assignments in developing and implementing production/processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most cost-efficient manner.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues resolving tooling and production process problems while optimizing efficiency and eliminating downtime.
• Evaluates process flow and plant layout recommending and implementing improvements and/or modifications in sequence of operations and equipment utilization in order to improve thru-put, reduce labor/manufacturing costs and improve safety.
• Develops costs for test production data; prepares technical analysis, recommends production methods and processes required to meet design objectives.
• Reviews proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of new or modernized production/processing equipment and monitors equipment upgrades and improvements.
• Continuously monitors operations to ensure compliance with approved methods and quality standards.
• Coordinates and develops manufacturing schedules for projects.
• Develops the PFMEA’s control plans and schedules.
• Performs line validation and trial run management.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Strong technical and analytical ability.
• Project management and organizational skills preferred.
• Manufacturing experience in lean and cell manufacturing, process improvement, and equipment development, equipment buy offs, direct equipment installations, daily support, and debug.
• Experience working with customers and sales preferred.
• Ability to work with and communicate at all levels of manufacturing environment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment as a mechanical or manufacturing engineer role

Preferred

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in tool and die design.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Primarily sedentary work involving prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, mouse use, and handling documents.
• Visual acuity required to read computer screens, printed materials, and digital devices.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching within the office environment.
• Occasional lifting or carrying of light items such as files, office supplies, or a laptop (typically up to 10-20 pounds).
• Regular communication through speaking and hearing in person, by phone, and during virtual meetings.