Tooling Engineer

AISIN•Durham, NC

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Tooling Engineer analyzes and investigates current tooling processes to support tooling strategies, supports production needs, and works to improve tool life and cutting efficiency. The role develops and implements regrinding workflows, inspection systems, and measurement programs; supports gear products; trains team members; monitors productivity; evaluates tooling performance; and implements process improvements and cost reductions. The position is based in Durham, North Carolina, and requires onsite work when necessary. Approximately 0% travel is anticipated, though travel may be required as needed to meet business needs.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in an engineering role.
Demonstrable skills and knowledge of tooling processes.
Understanding of PFMEA, statistical probability, and root cause analysis.
Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving experience in an engineering role.
BS/Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
Able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment, with reasonable accommodation.
Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple assignments, and complete them within deadlines and budget where applicable while maintaining satisfactory quality.
Able to operate effectively as a team member.
Commitment to a high standard of safety and willingness and ability to comply with safety laws and company safety policies.
Maintain an acceptable attendance record.
Willing and available to work weekends and holidays as needed to meet business needs.
Willing and available to travel to locations and with the frequency necessary to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

Create programs to regrind used carbide and PCD round tools, including drills, reamers, and end mills, to ensure tool quality and minimize cycle time.
Develop a Tool Regrind Workflow system to ensure regrind quality and prevent skipped or mixed drills for each plant.
Train team members in the Tool Regrind Workflow and new regrinding processes.
Develop a system to inspect and record wear for each used tool to improve tool accuracy and efficiency.
Create Regrind Inspection Reports for all reground tools.
Train team members to make appropriate adjustments to achieve reground tool quality.
Support gear products by creating programs and inspections for new products.
Install measurement programs for new products on inspection machines.
Train team members to read and understand gear measurement reports.
Work with the Regrind GL and TM to monitor and improve daily productivity.
Evaluate and analyze new tooling for performance status.
Implement kaizens to improve tooling metrics and reduce tooling costs.
Create documentation for changes to processes and equipment.