Tooling Supplier Development Engineer

Deringer-Ney Inc.; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tooling Supplier Development Engineer who will be pivotal in sourcing and managing tooling solutions. This role blends technical expertise with supplier management, focusing on optimizing efficiency and quality in tooling processes. You'll collaborate within a cross-functional team to ensure that tooling meets customer specifications while driving continuous improvement initiatives. If you're passionate about enhancing production processes and have a strong background in tooling design and vendor management, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in tooling design and vendor sourcing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes like injection molding.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate tooling suppliers, managing sourcing for quality tools.
• Oversee tooling design and fabrication to meet specifications and timelines.

Skills

Tooling Design

Vendor Sourcing

Supplier Management

Manufacturing Processes

Quality Control Standards

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Job Summary:

The Tooling Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing the sourcing of stamping, plastic injection molding and automation tooling. Tooling Supplier Development Engineer works within a cross-functional engineering team, dedicated to the design, development, and implementation of products, processes, and tooling to produce precision parts. This role requires both technical expertise in tooling processes and strong supplier management skills, focusing on high-quality tooling solutions, optimizing efficiency, cost, and resource allocation.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Sourcing & Vendor Management: Identify and evaluate potential tooling suppliers or service providers, managing the sourcing process to secure high-quality tools at optimal cost and delivery terms. Foster strong relationships with tooling suppliers, ensuring clear communication, performance tracking, and adherence to project timelines and budgets.
• Tooling Design and Build Oversight: Oversee the design, development, and fabrication of tooling with external vendors, ensuring tooling solutions meet customer specifications, quality standards, production timelines and budget.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (product design, manufacturing, quality assurance, etc.) to align tooling development with overall project requirements and production goals.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives in tooling development and supplier performance, exploring innovative solutions and new technologies that enhance efficiency. Focus on identifying opportunities for cost savings in tooling design and build processes while maintaining quality, performance, and compliance with industry standards.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Ensure that tooling suppliers adhere to required quality standards, certifications, and regulatory requirements (especially important in industries like medical and automotive).

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proven experience in tooling design, vendor sourcing, and supplier management.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, stamping, machining).
• Knowledge of quality control standards and regulatory compliance, especially in medical and automotive sectors.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of tool design experience in stamping or plastic injection molding.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design, Engineering, and Supply Chain

Industries

Manufacturing