Tooling Engineer

RCM INDUSTRIES•Wheeling, IL

4d•$65,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Tooling Engineer is responsible for repairing production tooling and replacing tooling components, while maintaining accurate tooling data, records, and revision control within the engineering department. The role requires working knowledge of tooling condition, wear, and standard repair processes, as well as strong organizational and data management skills. The position manages outside tooling repairs, component sourcing and replacement, and procurement support for the tool room. It also maintains tooling records in the ERP system, tracks shot counts and wear history, forecasts tooling replacement needs, and prepares tooling budget forecasts. The engineer maintains engineering files and revision-controlled drawings and CAD models, supports APQP and QMS documentation requirements, and provides cost information for customer repair quotes.

Requirements

Working knowledge of tool steel types, common wear mechanisms, and failure modes such as thermal fatigue and flash.
Ability to learn and operate effectively within database or ERP-style systems.
Strong organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail in record-keeping and documentation.
Ability to read and interpret tooling drawings and specifications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with formal revision or engineering change control processes.
A two-year degree in an engineering-related field.
A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Manage outside tooling repairs, including preparing scopes of work, collecting vendor quotes, and issuing purchase orders.
Manage replacement of components, including sourcing and purchasing wear components such as inserts, cores, and sleeves for existing tooling designs.
Support the tool room with procurement of perishable tooling components as needed.
Provide general technical support to the tool room on routine tooling questions and issues.
Set up and maintain tooling and tooling configuration records within the ERP system.
Generate shot count reports, lead last-shot reviews, and issue associated work orders.
Maintain inventory records for cores, components, and sleeves.
Monitor wear trends and shot history to forecast tooling replacement needs in time for budgeting and vendor scheduling.
Prepare tooling budget forecasts to support capital and maintenance planning.
Process system updates to close out tooling records when a tool is retired.
Maintain the engineering file structure.
Maintain revision control of core drawings, sleeve drawings, and die model updates, including updates to CAD models and drawings as changes occur.
Support documentation requirements for APQP and QMS engineering procedures.
Provide cost information in support of repair quotes issued to customers.