Senior Tooling Engineer, Poultry, NA

JBT Marel•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

This role is a New Product Introduction (NPI) support role, partnering with Manufacturing Engineering/PDP in early involvement in the Product Development Process (PDP). The focus is on analyzing mechanical design with the goal of creating and improving designs for manufacturing, considering machining, welding, or assembling. The engineer will develop fixturing for new or improved manufacturing of parts, ensuring correct alignment and load application to meet specifications such as straightness, flatness, or other profiles. They will also create accessory tooling for manufacturing processes, like templates for stud welds, heat sinks, and alignment tools. Partnership with designers for concurrent fixture/tool design during the mechanical product design phase is crucial, with iteration cycles from prototype to 0-series production. Support for operational teams in developing and building tooling and fixtures for legacy products across various manufacturing areas (3-5 axis machining, mill turning, robot welding, manual welding, assembly) is also a key responsibility. The role requires creating mechanical 3D models of all fixtures and tooling, user instructions, and managing design documentation in the PLM system. Coordination of production orders for fixture and tool manufacturing, including setting up Bills of Materials (BOMs), and manufacturing/assembly of fixtures with applicable cells, including facilitation of fixture testing, are also part of the job. Determining material requirements and coordinating/initiating purchasing of materials, components, and hardware is also expected.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge in their discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
Ability to solve complex problems, often taking a new perspective or addressing issues without precedent.
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
May lead projects, project phases, or small project teams.
May formally train junior staff.
Acts as a resource for less experienced colleagues.
Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products, services, or processes.
CAD design experience is a must.
Experience with 3-5 axis machining, mill turning, robot welding, manual welding, and assembly areas.

Responsibilities

Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by analyzing mechanical designs for manufacturability.
Develop fixturing for new and existing parts to ensure proper alignment and meet specifications.
Create accessory tooling for manufacturing processes.
Collaborate with designers on concurrent fixture/tool design during the product design phase.
Support operational teams in developing and building tooling and fixtures for legacy products.
Create mechanical 3D models of fixtures and tooling, and user instructions.
Manage design documentation in the PLM system.
Coordinate production orders for fixture and tool manufacturing, including BOM setup.
Manufacture and assemble fixtures, and facilitate fixture testing.
Determine material requirements and coordinate purchasing of necessary materials and components.