Associate Tooling Engineer
RCM INDUSTRIES•Wheeling, IL
•$65,000 - $80,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Associate Tooling Engineer is responsible for the repair and component replacement of production tooling, and for maintaining the accuracy of all tooling data, records, and revision control within the engineering department. This position requires working knowledge of tooling condition, wear, and standard repair processes, along with strong organizational and data management skills.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of tool steel types, common wear mechanisms, and failure modes (e.g., thermal fatigue, flash).
- Ability to learn and operate effectively within database or ERP-style systems.
- Strong organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail in record-keeping and documentation.
- Ability to read and interpret tooling drawings and specifications.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with formal revision or engineering change control processes.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field is preferred
Responsibilities
- Manages outside tooling repairs, including preparation of repair scopes of work, collection of vendor quotes, and issuance of purchase orders.
- Manages component replacements, including sourcing and purchasing of wear components (inserts, cores, sleeves) for existing tooling designs.
- Supports the tool room in the procurement of perishable tooling components as needed.
- Provides general technical support to the tool room on routine tooling questions and issues.
- Sets up and maintains tooling and tooling configuration records within the ERP system.
- Generates shot count reports and leads last-shot reviews; issues associated work orders.
- Maintains inventory records for cores, components, and sleeves.
- Monitors wear trends and shot history to forecast upcoming tooling replacement needs with adequate lead time for budgeting and vendor scheduling.
- Prepares tooling budget forecasts to support capital and maintenance planning.
- Processes system updates required to close out tooling records upon retirement of a tool.
- Maintains the engineering file structure.
- Maintains revision control of core drawings, sleeve drawings, and die model updates, including updates to CAD models and drawings as changes occur.
- Supports documentation requirements for APQP and QMS engineering procedures.
- Provides cost information in support of repair quotes issued to customers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
