Stamping Production Engineer Tool and Die Specialist

Futaba Indiana of America Corporation•Vincennes, IN

52d•Onsite

About The Position

The Stamping Production Engineering Tool & Die Specialist is responsible for supporting and optimizing stamping operations within a high-volume automotive manufacturing facility. This role ensures that stamping processes meet quality, efficiency, and safety standards in alignment with ISO 14001 requirements. The specialist collaborates closely with manufacturing, maintenance, quality and engineering teams to troubleshoot stamping issues, implement process improvement, and rive continuous improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include but not limited to, review of die designs of metal stamping tool to meet production and quality standards. Oversee any necessary fabrication, testing, and debugging of new/old tools and dies. Collaborate with product design engineers, machine engineers, and manufacturing team to ensure a seamless integration of new tools into the production process. Maintain detailed documentation of tool designs, modifications, and maintenance activities. Develop and implement maintenance procedures and schedules to the Tool Room to enhance tool longevity and reliability. Troubleshoot and resolve issues with existing tools to minimize downtime and improve efficiency. Assist in repairs of tooling in the event of catastrophic failures. Conduct thorough inspections and testing of tools to identify potential problems and take corrective actions. Recommend and implement improvements to enhance tool performance and reduce maintenance costs. Decide and implement the workflow and programming for how product will be produced and assembled on the production line. With our customers around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means we’re continually seeking diligent, determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles. The role requires a strong understanding of stamping operations, metal forming processes, and automotive production standards, with a focus on achieving operational excellence, compliance, and environmental sustainability. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive and capable of working in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment while maintaining a commitment to quality, safety and environmental stewardship.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or higher in Advanced Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Equivalent work experience in auto manufacturing will be considered
Knowledge of 3D CAD system
Ability to use the tooling machinery to fix and make tooling
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Proficiency in MS Office systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
In-depth understand of quality control standards and practices
Experience in Auto Manufacturing
Knowledge of Pro-E or Creo CAD software
Proficiency in PLC programming and tooling machinery technique
Experience with various manufacturing and stamping processes
Maintenance or fabrication experience

Responsibilities

Support and optimize stamping operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and safety standards are met.
Review project specifications to determine tooling needs.
Create and regularly update tooling and press machine installation, modification, and trail schedules
Lead new tooling buyoff activities
Determine and plan the stamping layouts based on process needs, available space and utilities
Create and maintain FMEA, MQC, and Tooling and Stamping Machine PM list and other supporting documentation for use by other departments
Study and improve current production processes and tooling for SPM/GSPH and quality issues
Redesign tooling for countermeasures and kaizens
Help create capital budget
Ensure compliance with IATF, ISO, and other applicable automotive industry standards.
Maintain and update tooling drawings as needed
Oversee a variety of automated equipment designs and processes, such as Auto cranes, Auto loader, and Auto de-stack.
Understand the Die Function and Press Function to help determine tooling and stamping machine issues.
Lead and understand the key elements of Quality Improvement
Study and Contribute for the tooling profitability including reduction of supporter cost
Lead stamping cycle time calculation and analysis to determine reduction plans
Investigates and resolve machinery, quality, and efficiency issues
Travel to vendor locations to review equipment progress, both locally and in Japan
Follow standardized work instruction, including all safety policies and procedures
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production planning, quality objectives, and plant efficiency goals.
Other job duties as assigned