Tool Engineer - Facilities

Stellantis • Kokomo, IN

2d

About The Position

The Tooling Engineer is responsible for the complete part process and development, including quality, tooling, equipment purchase and installation, error and mistake proofing, part tracking and follow-up, and project management. The role determines tooling and equipment requirements for manufacturing parts, manages engineering changes after launch, supports production improvements, and performs process-engineering duties, including complex projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (BSME) or an equivalent bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline, such as mathematics or physics; or journeyman status with at least 5 years of manufacturing experience and a high school diploma or GED; or at least 10 years of technical or manufacturing experience and a high school diploma or GED.
• Previous engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, or completion of an engineering co-op or internship.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• English-language competency and good communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Determine complete tooling requirements to produce manufactured parts, including cost estimates and vendor quotations.
• Procure required tooling and equipment.
• Specify the type and quantity of machines required for each operation, along with tooling, fixtures, and gauges.
• Determine appropriate cycle time and production rate in pieces per hour.
• Assist with the design of special tools and coordinate equipment arrangement and installation with responsible parties.
• Manage engineering changes for production parts after launch.
• Conduct time studies to support labor-cost estimates and provide planning information about start dates, changeover dates, and production capacity.
• Investigate customer and production suggestions or issues and work with team leaders to improve production.
• Drive continuous quality improvements using Kaizens and other quality-improvement tools.
• Participate in early engineering phases to determine machine and tooling requirements for complex or comprehensive production-part and assembly operations.
• Perform general process-engineering duties, including completing complex and comprehensive projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time