Tooling Engineer

Midway Products Group, INC; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Ohio is seeking a Tooling Engineer to participate in tooling design reviews, coordinate new tooling tryouts, and provide engineering support in resolving tooling issues. Candidates should possess a technical degree and six years of relevant experience, including Tool and Die making. Strong communication skills and familiarity with AutoCAD are essential for this role, which contributes to the company’s continuous improvement and production standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a two-year College Technical degree or equivalent experience.
• Six years of experience in tooling.
• Experience in Tool and Die making preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Continuous Improvement activities.
• Design tooling and fixtures as required.
• Maintain Tooling drawings and records.

Skills

Communication Skills

AutoCAD

Troubleshooting Dies

Mechanical Power Press Operations

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Education

Associates of Technical

Job description

1st shift Tooling Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Participate and contribute in MOS (Midway Operating Systems) activities as required for Continuous Improvement.
• Participate and contribute in tooling design reviews and approvals including engineering changes to assure feasibility, production worthiness, and meeting product design intent as well as Midway Products Group Tooling and Fixture Standards.
• Authorized to participate as company representative in tool shop run‑offs to assure that tooling fixtures meet the design specifications and conformance to company build standards and production performance standards.
• Coordinate as required plant activities for homeline tryouts of new tooling and fixtures to assure the PPAP dates are met.
• Provide Engineering expertise, direction and assistance as required or requested to the Skilled Trades in resolving tooling related problems.
• Design special tooling and fixtures as required.
• Contribute as required Tooling Engineering expertise to achieve plant performance objectives and LTA Cost Reduction programs.
• Maintain the department's Tooling drawings and records.
• Assist in the development and the maintenance of spare tooling, details, and parts for all new and existing tools, fixtures, and special equipment as required.
• Authorized to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to product, process, and quality system.
• Performs other essential job functions as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Must have a minimum of a two‑year College Technical degree or equivalent experience, with six years experience in the field. Experience to include Tool and Die making (four year apprenticeship preferred) experience in a stamping plant preferred. Knowledge and experience with Lean Manufacturing preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Must be able to verbally communicate well and write technical reports as required. Computer literate. AutoCad or Cad Experience.

Behaviors

• Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Thought Provoking - Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Entrepreneurial Spirit - Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
• Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Associates of Technical (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Journeyman (preferred)

Skills

• Microsoft Excel (preferred)
• Microsoft Project (preferred)
• Good Communication & Written Skills (preferred)
• Troubleshooting Dies (preferred)
• Mechanical Power Press Operations (preferred)

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