Tooling Engineer III

MW Industries, Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

MW Industries, Inc. in Rockford, IL is seeking an experienced manufacturing/ mechanical engineer to develop and implement production methods and controls that meet quality standards while reducing costs.

You will troubleshoot tooling and process issues, evaluate plant layout, and drive improvements across the production line. The role involves developing cost analyses for test data, reviewing equipment proposals, and coordinating schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years in a manufacturing environment as a mechanical/manufacturing engineer.
• Preferred: five years in tool and die design.
• Strong technical and analytical ability.
• Project management and organizational skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of engineering assignments to develop and implement production methods and controls meeting quality standards.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, resolve tooling and process problems, and improve efficiency.
• Evaluate process flow and plant layout; recommend improvements to reduce costs and improve safety.
• Develop costs for test data; provide technical analyses and production method recommendations.
• Review vendor proposals for new equipment and monitor upgrades and improvements.
• Ensure operations comply with approved methods and quality standards.
• Coordinate and develop manufacturing schedules for projects.
• Develop PFMEA control plans and schedules.
• Perform line validation and trial run management.

Skills

Technical ability

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Customer experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Minimum of five years in manufacturing as mechanical/manufacturing engineer

Tool and die design experience (preferred)

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $85,000 USD to $122,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

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.

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