Tooling Engineer

Multimatic • Fort Wayne, IN

125d

About The Position

The position focuses on increasing company profitability by providing well-designed equipment, tools, and fixtures for future programs and current production tools while supporting the quotation process. The role involves collaboration with various departments to ensure timely execution of engineering changes and compliance with industry standards.

Requirements

• Must have 5+ years Engineering experience in manufacturing environment.
• Must have 5+ years' experience with assembly operations.
• Five years previous experience in cold stamping. Hot stamping a plus.
• Must have extensive knowledge & experience with design, development and implementation of assembly fixtures & assembly tooling.
• Must possess effective communication skills with all levels of associates.
• Must be a 'hands-on' person on plant floor.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a tool and die maker a plus.
• Prefer Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in the organization, customers, suppliers, sub-contractors, engineers, etc.
• Negotiation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of the assembly department and press department equipment.
• Computer skills in the area of spreadsheets, word processing, CAD, CMM, design and databases.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide input and direction in the sourcing, design, construction, PPAP and Launch of new tools, fixtures and equipment for future programs and current changes.
• Assist Tool-Room personnel and/or vendors in solving problems arising from production processes, tool tryouts and launching of new programs.
• Estimate, schedule and execute all engineering changes of tooling, cost savings, etc. Coordinate these changes with Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance departments to ensure timely try-out and phase in periods to meet production schedule requirements or customer's delivery dates.
• Provide technical support for product development and design.
• Use technology on new and current processes and tools to meet or exceed customer specifications.
• Stay informed of latest technologies with respect to tooling. Report on and implement those ideas, which will be of benefit to IMD.
• Establish new and superior sourcing methods for new tooling, which will ensure capability and improve cost effectiveness of tools for the program (prototype and/or production).
• Assist Program Managers to prepare internal quotes for new/existing programs and all engineering changes by issuing, coordinating and proposing tooling and gauge suppliers.
• Work with production to implement Poka-Yoke methods.
• Work with Quality Engineer and others to establish characteristics and achievable tolerances for SPC.
• Work in compliance with TS16949 Standards.
• Will work in compliance with all legislative requirements of the OHSA and will be accountable for specific Health and Safety responsibilities.
• Once aware of a product or process non-conformance, stop further processing and inform area supervisor or manager responsible.
• Maintain due diligence in regards to environmental matters, minimize any potentially harmful accidents and work in compliance with ISO 14001.
• Conduct annual tool audits internal/external on all customer owned tooling to ensure it is functioning and is being maintained in accordance with MNH tooling standards.
• Perform other duties as determined by the Engineering Manager and/or General Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees