Tooling Engineer

1st shift Tooling Engineer Responsibilities: Participate and contribute in MOS (Midway Operating Systems) activities as required for Continuous Improvement. Participate and contribute in tooling design reviews and approvals including engineering changes to assure feasibility, production worthiness, and meeting product design intent as well as Midway Products Group Tooling and Fixture Standards. Authorized to participate as company representative in tool shop run‑offs to assure that tooling fixtures meet the design specifications and conformance to company build standards and production performance standards. Coordinate as required plant activities for homeline tryouts of new tooling and fixtures to assure the PPAP dates are met. Provide Engineering expertise, direction and assistance as required or requested to the Skilled Trades in resolving tooling related problems. Design special tooling and fixtures as required. Contribute as required Tooling Engineering expertise to achieve plant performance objectives and LTA Cost Reduction programs. Maintain the department's Tooling drawings and records. Assist in the development and the maintenance of spare tooling, details, and parts for all new and existing tools, fixtures, and special equipment as required. Authorized to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to product, process, and quality system. Performs other essential job functions as assigned. JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Must have a minimum of a two‑year College Technical degree or equivalent experience, with six years experience in the field. Experience to include Tool and Die making (four year apprenticeship preferred) experience in a stamping plant preferred. Knowledge and experience with Lean Manufacturing preferred. SPECIAL SKILLS Must be able to verbally communicate well and write technical reports as required. Computer literate. AutoCad or Cad Experience. Behaviors Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Thought Provoking - Capable of making others think deeply on a subject Team Player - Works well as a member of a group Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Entrepreneurial Spirit - Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Education Associates of Technical (required) Licenses & Certifications Journeyman (preferred) Skills Microsoft Excel (preferred) Microsoft Project (preferred) Good Communication & Written Skills (preferred) Troubleshooting Dies (preferred) Mechanical Power Press Operations (preferred) Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr