Tool & Die Engineer, 1st Shift

Dee Zee, Inc • Pleasant Hill, MO

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About The Position

The Tool & Die Engineer develops press tooling designs, techniques, procedures, fixtures, and applications to produce high-quality parts as cost-effectively as possible. The role oversees and supports assigned team members, helps improve processes, and coordinates spare-parts identification and ordering. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions. The position requires willingness and ability to work in an environment that may involve coolant, dust, mist, elevated noise, and uncontrolled temperatures.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a Tool & Die Engineer.
• Associate Degree in Tool and Die Technology or a related field.
• Ability to stop production and/or prevent shipment of nonconforming or potentially nonconforming products to customers.
• Computer proficiency, including ability to learn and use business and engineering software applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts, including probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to define problems, gather and analyze data, establish facts, and draw sound conclusions.
• Ability to interpret complex technical instructions, engineering drawings, diagrams, and mathematical information to solve technical problems.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software, including SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Mastercam, and KeyCreator.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive spare-parts lists for tooling quotations and technical manuals.
• Evaluate existing methods and procedures and recommend process improvements within the assigned area.
• Oversee assigned staff and provide guidance and support in resolving routine work-related issues.
• Partner with Human Resources to interview candidates and make hiring recommendations.
• Lead, supervise, coordinate, and review the work of assigned team members.
• Provide ongoing performance feedback and coaching to team members.
• Review engineering drawings and blueprints to verify accurate spare-parts identification before release.
• Review spare-parts requirements with the Engineering team to support equipment servicing, including spare-parts coding.
• Apply organizational policies and ensure compliance with departmental procedures.
• Coordinate spare-parts orders and assist in identifying replacement parts.
• Stop production and/or prevent shipment of nonconforming or potentially nonconforming products to customers when necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree