Tooling Engineer — Lead Process & Quality Improvements

Stellantis; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis in Kokomo, Indiana is seeking a Tooling Engineer responsible for the complete part process and development, including quality, tooling, equipment purchase and installation, error-proofing, part tracking and project management. You will determine tooling requirements, procure tooling, specify machines, and support improvements through Kaizen and data-driven analysis.

The ideal candidate holds a BSME or equivalent, or journeyman status with manufacturing experience; strong problem

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (BSME or equivalent) or Journeyman status with manufacturing experience.
• Strong problem solving skills and English communication.
• Proficiency in MS Office and related software.
• Ability to work any shift, weekends and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Determining the complete tooling requirements to produce a world class manufactured part, including costs estimates, and vendor quotations.
• Procuring all required tooling and equipment.
• Specifying the type and quantity of machine required for each operation, required tooling, fixtures, and gauges.
• Determining the proper take time and the number of pieces per hour that can be produced.
• Aiding in design of special tools, and working with responsible parties for equipment arrangement and installation.
• Managing engineering changes for production parts after launch.
• Providing time studies with information needed for labor cost estimates and planning with information regarding starting dates, changeover dates and production capacity.
• Investigating customer, production suggestions/issues and working with team leaders to support production to make improvements.
• Continuous quality improvements using Kaizens and other quality improvement tools (the term "tools" includes patterns, dies, jigs, fixtures, machine tools or special equipment).
• Engaging in the initial phases of engineering to determine the complete machine and tooling required for complex or comprehensive operations on production parts and assemblies.
• Performing general duties described for process engineers, including the completion of complex and comprehensive projects.

Skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Education

BSME or equivalent

Job description

Stellantis in Kokomo, Indiana is seeking a Tooling Engineer responsible for the complete part process and development, including quality, tooling, equipment purchase and installation, error-proofing, part tracking and project management. You will determine tooling requirements, procure tooling, specify machines, and support improvements through Kaizen and data-driven analysis.

The ideal candidate holds a BSME or equivalent, or journeyman status with manufacturing experience; strong problem