Tooling Engineer

Carrier•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Carrier in Residential furnace factory in Indianapolis seeks a high energy, data driven, result-oriented Tooling Engineer to facilitate the transformation of our facility to a world class level. The focus will be to reduce equipment downtime and optimize tool’s reliability. The Tooling Engineer must be working first shift and longer hours if required. This is an onsite role.

Requirements

Associate’s degree with 7+ years’ experience (tool/die design and engineering) OR Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years’ experience (tool/die design and engineering)
Able and willing to work longer hours if required
Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the USA. No visa sponsoring available

Nice To Haves

Stamping press and/or tooling troubleshooting experience
Energetic, hands-on; able to drive change and continuous improvement
Experience applying Six Sigma/Lean manufacturing principles
Foster positive relationships with production and skilled trades employees, peers and manufacturing management
Work with minimal guidance and direction
English written and verbal communication skills
Experience in a union environment
Strong computer and system skills, including AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Solid Works

Responsibilities

Improve fabrication process through tooling design, tooling PM, design changes, and process improvements
Design, develop and test tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges, using CAD
Recommend materials for tool production based on durability, cost, and function
Analyze and improve current tooling methods to increase efficiency and reduce cost
Generate frequency and standard work for tool/die preventative maintenance
Analyze quality of fabricated components and develop tool design/maintenance actions to improve
Work within the toolroom and in the operations department to ensure tools are operating at peak efficiency
Address problems and make / implement solution to improve efficiencies, process, product flow, safety, and quality
Report all necessary quality, production, and safety problems to Stakeholders
Document changes and revise detail prints and/or procedures to track the results of die repairs, modifications and improvements as they are made
Implement and drive a robust tooling preventive maintenance program
Prepare quotes and purchase replacement details, according to budget
Establish quarterly goals and objectives with Manager and Stakeholders
Review and update print GD&T (software application) based on product requirements and process capabilities
Support internal PPAP process for internally fabricated components
Drive continuous improvements efforts i.e., tooling cost reductions, improve usage or lower price without sacrificing quality
Troubleshoot any problems that are presented during production or on the bench