Tooling Engineer

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing • Bowling Green, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Dauch is searching for a Tooling Engineer to join our team. This position will be based out of our Bowling Green, OH location. The Tooling Engineer initiates, oversees, and implements process optimization and cost reduction projects, evaluating new cutting tool technologies and applying significant cutting tool engineering knowledge. Supports plant production requirements, continuous improvement activities, and processes to optimize perishable and durable tooling and cutting parameters on broad scope of machining equipment. Facilitate the comprehensive management of site tooling in alignment with the Dauch Tooling System standards. Drives continuous improvement and promotes multi-functional cooperation with manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, and general stores to ensure tooling-related topics and concerns are communicated optimally. Identifies and supports continuous improvement activities for quality (scrap reduction), productivity (cycle time), and cost (CPU), following the Dauch Tool Testing Procedure and fair testing practices. Maintains technical tooling documentation, including the Plan for Every Tool (PFET), tooling drawings, and tool layouts (AutoCAD or similar). Supports plant tool presetting operations to ensure accuracy, organization, and best practices. Supports the management of tooling inventory, tool reconditioning, and scrap tooling processes. Uses problem solving and troubleshooting techniques to resolve machining issues. Quotes cost per unit of new jobs based on tooling selection and expected tool life.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in the manufacturing industry, with a focus on machining.
• Detailed knowledge of cutting tools and manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the comprehensive management of site tooling in alignment with the Dauch Tooling System standards.
• Drives continuous improvement and promotes multi-functional cooperation with manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, and general stores to ensure tooling-related topics and concerns are communicated optimally.
• Identifies and supports continuous improvement activities for quality (scrap reduction), productivity (cycle time), and cost (CPU), following the Dauch Tool Testing Procedure and fair testing practices.
• Maintains technical tooling documentation, including the Plan for Every Tool (PFET), tooling drawings, and tool layouts (AutoCAD or similar).
• Supports plant tool presetting operations to ensure accuracy, organization, and best practices.
• Supports the management of tooling inventory, tool reconditioning, and scrap tooling processes.
• Uses problem solving and troubleshooting techniques to resolve machining issues.
• Quotes cost per unit of new jobs based on tooling selection and expected tool life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level