Tooling Design Engineer (Direct Hire)

Tooling Design Engineer
Ensure all of our process and die designs are completed to Customer quality standards and expectations.
Job Duties

• Work with tool shops to ensure Simulations, Strip Layouts, and Designs are completed on schedule
• Manage design reviews with customer
• Identify opportunities for design and process improvements
• Support tech reviews with customer
• Obtain customer approvals for Simulations, Strip Layouts, and Designs prior to tool shop OK to Tool
• Ensure smooth handoff to Build Engineer by completing Ok To Tool milestone in Lantern (Internal Specific Tool) and communicating to him directly that tool shops should begin the build
• Support Build Engineering Team as required
• Support home line as required
• Troubleshoot product and die issues - post buyoff
• Travel to tool shops as required
• Respond to supplier and customer needs as required outside of normal business hours
• Reviewing and negotiating ECR costs and timing with die shop and customer

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Technical degree preferred or 4 years automotive experience.
• Four years automotive industry experience directly related to automotive die development
• Understanding of statistical applications to manufacturing processes
• Computer literacy to include Windows applications, Catia, UG, Microsoft Word, Excel, Mail Exchange

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Understanding of die processes, equipment, and practices.
• Understanding of GD&T, part processing, stamped & component processes
• Working knowledge of presses & die applications
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, oral and written.
• A dedication to teamwork and management by consensus and proactive in finding win-win solutions.
• Leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
• May be required to work extended hours on occasion.

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