Tooling Coordinator

Tool Control Specialist

Location: Charleston, SC

Job Type: On-site

Reports to: FM

Department: North American Operations

Position Purpose: A Tool Control Specialist ensures the efficiency and effectiveness of production processes, maintaining a smooth operation of equipment and ensuring high-quality production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the values and business principles of Leadec.
• Works safely at all times.
• Design, develop, and maintain metal removal cutting tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with machining cutting tools.
• Conduct testing and analysis of cutting tools to ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborate with the purchasing department and vendors on a global scale.
• Train and lead team members in tooling processes and standards.
• Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards and procedures.
• Utilize Pareto Analysis for process improvement.
• Create and interpret tool layout drawings and regrind standards.
• Adhering to and supporting all EHS and Quality objectives, in accordance with ISO 14001, 45001 and 9001 respectively.
• All other duties as assigned by Leadec manager.

Competencies:

• Managing Tasks
• Open Communication
• Self-Management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Communication Skills - Ability to communicate with all levels of Leadec and customer employees.
• Language Ability -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Expert-level knowledge of machining cutting tools.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, cutting tool geometry / formulas, cutting force, tool path, and high-volume machining processes.
• Proficiency in CNC machining and AutoCAD.
• Competence with all MS Office Products.
• Familiarity with inventory control and CPU calculations.
• Ability to read and draw tool layout drawings and regrind standards.

Position Qualifications:

• 2-year Degree in Tool and Die or Machining.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Willingness to work off shifts, on call and weekends as necessary.
• Ability to manage time without extensive supervision.
• Must have high-level proficiency with all MS Office Products.
• Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Required to talk and/or hear in an industrial setting (noise level is moderate). Frequently required to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for 4 - 12 hours. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; lift; stoop, or crouch.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and focus adjustment.
• Work is performed in an industrial-manufacturing environment with occasional time spent working on a computer or at a desk.