Core Tooling Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

1d • $86,600 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves close working knowledge and application of Tool Cost Model (TCM), and experience with tool crib processes & equipment. The engineer will need flexibility to quickly pivot to support current production and/or new model tooling and/or process issues. The position requires leading and defining potential short and long term updates for identified root causes, and working directly with the cutting tool supply base for resolution/optional tooling/trials. The engineer will also be responsible for concisely communicating results and next steps, completing program studies estimating cutting tool needs, related costs, and developing new cost models for inclusion in the BoP for new processes/technologies. Additionally, the role includes conducting standard machineability testing for work materials, tools and processes, and conducting ergonomic analysis to support tool management activities for new facilities and develop/document standards as needed. The engineer will develop new specifications, standards, procedures and guidelines for all new tooling processes, drive common practices, and ensure understanding through teaching modules and program support. They will also create/update/maintain all tooling specifications, standards, procedures and guidelines, implement standard tool management systems in all new Powertrain Plants, and provide oversight and guidance to process teams in the approval of existing tool types, designs and processes. The role also involves leading the development of new tool types, designs and processes for features not currently part of the established library or experience base within PTME, generating GCPL whenever practical. Updating/maintaining BoP costs for tooling and tool management facilities for use by process teams during cost study preparation, and providing oversight and guidance to process teams in the development of cost studies are also key responsibilities. Evaluating and implementing new tooling technologies, providing tooling information and other details in support of 1295 generation by third party, and updating/maintaining GESWP for Tooling and Tool Management facilities are also part of the role. The engineer will liaise with PTO plants during the launch of new manufacturing processes, resolving technical issues as they arise, specifically for new technologies. Finally, the role includes supporting Process Engineering teams relative to their deliverables.

Requirements

• BSc, Engineering discipline or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Professional experience within the Automotive Manufacturing industry, specifically focused on metal cutting/ machining/processing of Powertrain components.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to concisely share problem statements, actions and results.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work effectively in a diverse team-oriented environment.
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure manufacturing environments and deliver results within tight timing constraints.
• Be self-motivated and capable of managing complex tasks with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Close working knowledge and application of Tool Cost Model (TCM)
• Experience with tool crib processes & equipment (presetters - Zoller, Royal, Mapal Uniset, etc) programming, tool setting and equipment specification/procurement
• Flexibility to quickly pivot to support current production and/or new model tooling and/or process issues
• Lead and define potential short and long term updates for identified root cause
• Work directly with the cutting tool supply base for resolution/optional tooling/trials
• Concisely communicate results, next steps, etc
• Complete program studies estimating cutting tool needs, related costs, and developing new cost models for inclusion in the BoP for new processes/technologies.
• Conduct standard machineability testing for work materials, tools and processes.
• Conduct ergonomic analysis to support tool management activities for new facilities and develop/document standards as needed.
• Develop new specifications, standards, procedures and guidelines for all new tooling processes. Drive common practices and insure understanding through teaching modules and program support.
• Create/Update/Maintain all tooling specifications, standards, procedures and guidelines.
• Implement standard tool management system in all new Powertrain Plants.
• Provide oversight and guidance to the process teams in the approval of existing tool types, designs and processes.
• Lead the development of new tool types, designs and processes for features not currently a part of the established library, or experience base within PTME. Generate GCPL whenever practical.
• Update/Maintain BoP costs for tooling and tool management facilities to be used by the process teams during cost study preparation.
• Provide oversight and guidance to the process teams in the development of cost studies.
• Evaluate and implement new tooling technologies.
• Provide tooling information and other details in support of 1295 generation by third party.
• Update/Maintain GESWP for Tooling and Tool Management facilities.
• Liaise with PTO plants during the launch of new manufacturing processes resolving technical issues as they arise. This applies to new technologies only.
• Support Process Engineering teams relative to their deliverables.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level