Tooling Engineer: New Program Launch & Optimization

DirectPath Recruiting Services; Lewisburg (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

DirectPath Recruiting Services is partnering with a leading automotive manufacturer to identify an experienced Tooling Engineer to support new program launches, tooling development, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This position will play a key role in the sourcing, design, construction, tryout, PPAP, and launch of new tooling, fixtures, and equipment while working closely with Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Tool Room personnel, suppliers, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of tooling engineering experience.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing and stamping preferred.
• Tool & Die apprenticeship/certification or equivalent hands-on tooling experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Strong understanding of automotive tooling, dies, fixtures, presses and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with PPAP, tool tryouts, engineering changes, and product launches.
• Strong supplier and vendor management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input for sourcing, design, construction, PPAP and launch of new tools.
• Support Tool Room and outside vendors in troubleshooting tooling issues.
• Plan, schedule and execute engineering changes and cost-saving initiatives.
• Coordinate tooling changes with cross-functional teams to ensure timely tryouts.
• Provide technical support throughout product development and new program launches.
• Develop and maintain tooling suppliers and sourcing strategies.
• Assist with tooling quotes, supplier selection, cost estimates and engineering changes.
• Work with production to implement Poka Yoke methods.
• Travel as required to support customers and tooling vendors.

Skills

Tooling engineering

5+ years experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

CAD

CMM

Spreadsheets

Databases

Engineering software

Job description

DirectPath Recruiting Services is partnering with a leading automotive manufacturer to identify an experienced Tooling Engineer to support new program launches, tooling development, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This position will play a key role in the sourcing, design, construction, tryout, PPAP, and launch of new tooling, fixtures, and equipment while working closely with Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Tool Room personnel, suppliers, and