Senior Tooling Engineer

Schaeffler • Danbury, CT

1d • $100,000 - $137,000

About The Position

Schaeffler is seeking a Senior Tooling Engineer to develop and innovate production tools at the project level and support tooling service across plants within the business division. The role will help establish tooling service standards, institutionalize tooling procurement and warehouse management through the MRP concept, and collaborate on projects focused on tooling solutions. It also supports optimized production concepts using quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) and design-to-cost factors, monitors tooling trends, and provides try-out support for series production.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employment visa or other sponsorship. The position requires compliance with Export Control regulations, and applicants must qualify as a “US Person” under 22 C.F.R. § 120.15.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field and 5 years of experience, or a Master's degree in an engineering-related field and 2 years of experience.
• Experience in a tool center, tool shop, or tool service department.
• Strong technical understanding of production tools and QCD-oriented manufacturing processes.
• Good command of English and, if applicable, additional language skills relevant to the role.
• Analytical, collaborative, and proactive working style with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Authorization to work in the United States without employment visa or other sponsorship.
• Must qualify as a “US Person” under 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 to comply with Export Control regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and innovate production tools at the project level.
• Set standards and support implementation of tool service for plants within the business division.
• Institutionalize the MRP concept for tooling procurement and warehouse management.
• Initiate and collaborate in projects and working groups concerning the development of tooling solutions.
• Ensure QCD-optimized production concepts according to design-to-cost factors.
• Monitor internal and external tool-related trends for development and innovation opportunities.
• Provide try-out support for series production.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) matching contributions up to 6%.
• Skill development workshops and ongoing learning and development programs.
• Access to learning and training through Schaeffler Academy.
• Wellness programs and resources supporting physical, mental, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

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