Tooling Engineer (Manufacturing Engineer)

HANWHA Materials; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HANWHA Materials is seeking a tooling engineer in Midway, GA to own and optimize tooling used in closed die forging for multiple customers. You will drive design, fabrication, and qualification of tooling while supporting manufacturing targets and budgets.

The role requires a technical bachelor's degree and at least three years in manufacturing, with emphasis on tooling, documentation, and cost control. ITAR considerations apply and U.S. work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Design or related field.
• Minimum of three years of manufacturing experience.
• U.S. work authorization; ITAR compliance may apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot tooling for closed die forging operations.
• Track tooling performance and wear to control inventory and costs.
• Provide technical guidance on tooling inspection and repair.

Skills

3D drafting

Tooling design

Manufacturing

Budget management

Communication

ITAR compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

QPulse

Tropos

Microsoft Office

CAD software

Job description

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Full Time Midway, GA, US

Position Summary

Under limited direction, has technical ownership of tooling used to manufacture products for various customers while supporting Hanwha Materials Savannah to achieve established processing and financial targets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Develop, modify, improve and troubleshoot the processes associated with the design and fabrication of tooling supporting closed die forging operations.
• Track performance of tooling for specific products and materials as a function of conditions of use.
• Tracks wear of tooling to proactively maintain inventory and manage cost.
• Supports operations with technical guidance associated with inspection and repair of tooling.
• Develop, oversee and control budgets associated with inspection and repair of tooling.
• Initiate and control cost reduction projects to achieve targets established by the business unit.
• Use 3D drafting software to design tooling and communicate plans.
• Release hardware for production utilizing processes that are designed to meet or exceed technical requirements as specified on purchase orders, blueprints, specifications or other related documents.
• Review of new revised technical (material, process, quality) specifications, as necessary.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Engineering, IT, Design or related field) from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of three (3) years experience in manufacturing.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verifcation of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year or more experience in Aerospace forging of titanium and/or nickel based superalloys, other metalworking, or processing of steels.
• One (1) year or more experience with working knowledge of Quality systems and specification.
• One (1) year or more project management experience
• Language skills – Must have excellent communication skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to make effective presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management and/or various groups.
• Mathematical Skills – Ability to perform math supporting engineering decisions. Ability to interpret graphs and analyze temperature data and Gantt charts.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills – Proficiency with Microsoft Office required. Knowledge of QPulse or Tropos a plus.

Physical Demands

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is infrequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vison, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is rarely exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.