Tooling/Fixturing Engineer Steel

The Tooling Engineer is responsible for overseeing all phases of assigned design/build projects, expediting the flow of components and materials for all projects, and managing the document control process for the implementation of new and reworked tooling.

Interacts with These Departments:

Part/Dimensional Engineering, Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Safety and Operation Teams.

Responsibilities:

• Uses CAD or SolidWorks to analyze existing tool / fixture designs and improve on them.
• Shares designs with colleagues and implements any relevant feedback in the new designs.
• Lead design review meetings for all tooling / fixturing projects whether small or large.
• Coordinate and manage tooling / fixturing development activities with engineering, operations, manufacturing and vendors. Travel may be required.
• Develops prototypes and testing new designs.
• Carries out quality assurance tests on new designs.
• Coordinates with Tool Engineering Manager, Fixture Engineers and Safety Team to understand timetables for all projects and their associated materials TWA’s and PO’s.
• Monitors and expedites all parts and components called out on the TWA in support of Tooling/Fixture Engineering projects.
• Manages smaller, less complex design/build projects, driving them to successful completion on time and within budget.
• Maintains TWA database to include updated files in accordance with established procedures.
• Pulls standard designs to be applied to new projects and supplies data to Tooling/Fixture Engineers and or Safety per direction from the Tool Engineering Manager. Assigns appropriate tooling/fixture numbers for the newly designed tooling/fixtures based on Engineering Department Standards.
• Serves as point of contact and liaison with Operations, Engineering Safety and Vendors for project and materials questions.
• Develop, implement and hand off to teams operating instructions for new tooling and fixtures. This will include operation and maintenance of said tooling and fixtures
• May oversee 3D printing setup and operation.
• May supervise other engineers and/or technicians on an ongoing basis or as needed for the term of assigned projects.
• May participate in annual cost savings projects.

Required:

• BS in Engineering or equivalent or strong engineering experience maybe considered.
• 2-3 years of project management experience or equivalent
• Background in coordinating projects in an engineering/manufacturing context.
• Good understanding of mechanical parts, components, and a working knowledge of the ordering process.
• Experience with a document control process in an engineering environment.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks or other 3D modeling software.
• Good English communication skills (oral and written).
• Excellent organization and time management skills. Solid math skills.

Preferred:

• Some engineering design experience using 3D modeling software.
• Dimensional engineering
• Experience in GD & T and blueprint interpretation and application

Critical Success Factors:

• Attention to Detail-- Scrutinizes all aspects of a project to ensure it is done right the first time.
• Communication-- Delivers clear, effective oral and written communication.
• Customer Service-- Takes personal responsibility for promptly and satisfactorily resolving customer issue.
• Judgement-- Balances needs and desires with available resources and constraints
• Engagement-- Exhibits a focused, energized and fully involved approach to the work
• Planning-- Identifies and prioritizes steps and resources required to achieve a desired outcome
• Reliability-- Demonstrates a high level of consistency and dependability in all aspects of the job
• Self-Directed-- Performs work without prompting and with minimal supervision
• Time Management-- Prioritizes and schedules tasks to maximize efficiency and productivity