Tooling Engineer - Direct Recruit Agency

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Position: Tooling Engineer

Direct Recruit Agency is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Tooling Engineer to join our team on a manufacturing, permanent basis. As a Tooling Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining tools and equipment used in the manufacturing process.

Key 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 the launch of new programs.

· Estimate, schedule, and execute all engineering changes of tooling, cost savings, etc. Coordinate these changes with Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, and Phase-In Finance departments to ensure timely try-out and phase-in periods to meet production schedule requirements or customer 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.

· Perform other duties as determined by the Engineering Manager and/or General Manger

· Stay informed of Manager's latest technologies the respect to tooling. Report on and implement those ideas.

· Establish new and superior sourcing methods for new tooling, which will ensure capability and improve, the cost-effectiveness of tools for the program (prototype and/or production). Assist Program Managers in preparing internal quotes for new/existing programs and all engineering changes by issuing, coordinating, the and proposing tooling and gauging
suppliers.
· Work with production to implement Poka Yoke methods.

· Work with Quality Engineers and others to establish characteristics and achievable tolerances for SPC.

· Will work in compliance with all legislative requirements of 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 the area supervisor or manager responsible.

· Maintains due diligence regarding environmental matters, minimizes any potentially harmful accidents, and works in compliance with ISO 14001. full-time

- Design and develop new tools and equipment for use in the manufacturing process

- Improve and optimize existing tools and equipment to increase efficiency and productivity

- Collaborate with production teams to understand their tooling needs and provide solutions

- Conduct research and stay up-to-date with industry advancements to incorporate new technologies into tooling designs

- Create and maintain technical documentation for all tooling designs and modifications

- Troubleshoot and resolve any issues with tooling, ensuring minimal downtime and production delays

- Work with external suppliers to source and procure necessary materials and components for tooling projects

- Adhere to all safety standards and regulations in the design and use of tools and equipment.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

- Prefer experience as a tool and die maker, apprenticeship certification, or · Two+ years experience as a tool room engineer (or role with equal job scope and duties if different title).

· Prefer Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience but not required

Ability to interact with all levels of employees in the organization, customers, suppliers, sub-contractors, engineers, etc. Welding environment ideally.

· Negotiation skills.

· Computer skills in the area of spreadsheets, word processing, CAD, CMM, design, and databases.

· Good interpersonal skills

***Must have welding environment/metals environment experience

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in tooling design and development

- Proficient in CAD software and other design tools

- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and materials

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

- Ability to work independently and in a team environment

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career growth and development within our organization. If you are a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for tooling design, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with Direct Recruit Agency.