Tool Engineer

Description

Job Description

Position Title: Tool Engineer

Department: Employee Type: Exempt

Reports to: Pay Grade: 7

Position Summary:

This position will oversee the day-to-day management of prototype and production tooling designs, including creation technical drawings and CNC code.

Scope/Supervision and Interaction:

Essential Functions:

§ Design of powder metal press tooling, gages, and machine adaption

§ Utilize CAD software to produce tooling prints/designs

§ Utilize CAM software to produce machine code used to manufacture tooling

§ Project management to rigorous schedules

§ Manufacturing process troubleshooting

§ Manage the design of prototype and production tooling


§ Participate in the APQP process to ensure tooling arrives on time and correct

§ Work with production to develop new tooling designs

§ Develop tooling standards using a lessons-learned approach to improve designs and reduce scrap

§ Perform all other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications:

Education and Experience


§ B.S. Mechanical Engineering or B.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology preferred, but candidates with an Associate's degree and prior tool design experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

§ Knowledge of powder metal presses and process


§ Statistical process control knowledge

§ Strong geometric dimensioning and tolerancing [GD&T] skills

§ Time management; the ability to organize and manage multiple projects

§ Excellent computer proficiency including MS Office, CAD/3D modeling and CAM experience

Job related demands (i.e. physical, travel):

• Occasional travel for meetings or training (4-5 times per year)

• Flexibility to alter work schedule for timely completion of projects

• Prioritization of multiple projects to meet operational goals

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues with tact and diplomacy

• Maintenance of professional knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and/or participating in professional associations

• Ability to lift and move objects up to 35 lbs. without assistance and occasionally up to 50 lbs following company safe lifting protocol

• Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time

• Ability to work in an environment with powdered metal, dust, noise, oils and chemicals

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Requirements

Job Description

Position Title: Tool Engineer

Department: Employee Type: Exempt

Reports to: Pay Grade: 7

Position Summary:

This position will oversee the day-to-day management of prototype and production tooling designs, including creation technical drawings and CNC code.

Scope/Supervision and Interaction:

Essential Functions:

§ Design of powder metal press tooling, gages, and machine adaption

§ Utilize CAD software to produce tooling prints/designs

§ Utilize CAM software to produce machine code used to manufacture tooling

§ Project management to rigorous schedules

§ Manufacturing process troubleshooting

§ Manage the design of prototype and production tooling


§ Participate in the APQP process to ensure tooling arrives on time and correct

§ Work with production to develop new tooling designs

§ Develop tooling standards using a lessons-learned approach to improve designs and reduce scrap

§ Perform all other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications:

Education and Experience


§ B.S. Mechanical Engineering or B.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology preferred, but candidates with an Associate's degree and prior tool design experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

§ Knowledge of powder metal presses and process


§ Statistical process control knowledge

§ Strong geometric dimensioning and tolerancing [GD&T] skills

§ Time management; the ability to organize and manage multiple projects

§ Excellent computer proficiency including MS Office, CAD/3D modeling and CAM experience

Job related demands (i.e. physical, travel):

• Occasional travel for meetings or training (4-5 times per year)

• Flexibility to alter work schedule for timely completion of projects

• Prioritization of multiple projects to meet operational goals

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues with tact and diplomacy

• Maintenance of professional knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and/or participating in professional associations

• Ability to lift and move objects up to 35 lbs. without assistance and occasionally up to 50 lbs following company safe lifting protocol

• Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time

• Ability to work in an environment with powdered metal, dust, noise, oils and chemicals

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.