Tooling Manufacturing Engineer: Optimize Costs & Processes

Shively Diversified Management Services; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

Shively Diversified Management Services is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for our Michigan plant. You will identify new methods, resolve tool-related issues, and drive cost savings while ensuring safe, smooth production with internal teams.

The ideal candidate has a BS in mechanical engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing/design, strong math and problem solving, and the ability to read blueprints. Excellent communication and leadership are essential. Relocation or sponsorship are not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing/design environment.
• Strong math and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Proficient with computers and common software.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact to resolve tool-related problems in manufacturing.
• Coordinate with the plant to resolve safety, quality, throughput, or cost issues related to tooling.
• Generate and implement cost savings ideas to reduce tool and manufacturing costs.
• Manage weekly tooling spend against a variable piece cost budget.
• Perform and document tool trials and adhere to customer tool test procedures.
• Revise and update tool drawings and documentation as required.
• Develop new systems to recondition and re-use tooling when economically feasible.
• Attend operations and problem-solving meetings.
• Assist team in resolving machining and tooling-related issues relating to costs, scrap rates, and low production rates.
• Support cross-functional teams to achieve plant metrics.
• Recommend optimized machining processes and cutting parameters.
• Introduce new technology and improved tooling designs.
• Provide year-over-year cost per piece reduction plans.
• Coordinate with the preset team on proper tool setup techniques.
• Maintain PFEP and Top Spend Data to initiate savings projects.
• Complete required cost savings and tool test documentation.
• Report and document non-conformances, CARs, and continuous improvements.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards for the site.

Skills

Problem solving

Blueprint reading

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Shively Diversified Management Services is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for our Michigan plant. You will identify new methods, resolve tool-related issues, and drive cost savings while ensuring safe, smooth production with internal teams.

The ideal candidate has a BS in mechanical engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing/design, strong math and problem solving, and the ability to read blueprints. Excellent communication and leadership are essential. Relocation or sponsorship are not offered.