Tooling Engineer
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Manufacturing Equipment and Tooling Engineer will oversee the design and build of tooling, fixturing and automation for the manufacture of new and current products as well as evaluate production processes and recommend and implement improvements. The candidate will also interface with outside tooling/fixturing and equipment suppliers, manage and troubleshoot equipment, and work closely with other members of the engineering team on projects as required.
Essential Functions
- Design and develop manufacturing tooling and fixtures
- Develop specifications and analyze supplier quotations for purchase of new production equipment, automation and tooling/fixturing
- Work closely with manufacturing engineering and production team during launch of new products to ensure safe and timely launch
- Facilitate and perform training on manufacturing procedures and processes
- Facilitate cross-functional process improvement teams
- Standardizing workmanship across the organization
- Develop and implement Manufacturing Control Plans based on DFMEA and PFMEA
- Implement and monitor process capability for continuous improvement
- Coordinate failure analysis; ensure true root cause identification and appropriate corrective actions related to tooling and equipment
- Utilize quality control tools to highlight failure analysis and prioritize improvement activities
- Work with internal teams to increase customer satisfaction by improving the quality of the products
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must be skilled in AutoCad, Solid Works or equivalent CAD tools
- Understanding of GD&T inspection methods and equipment
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing Tools; Value Stream Mapping, 5s, Standardized Work, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Error Proofing, Set up Reduction, Continuous Flow, & Pull Systems
- Proactive with desire to improve organization performance
- Strong understanding of best practices in customer service
- Strong interpersonal and team work skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Root Cause and Corrective Action analysis and suiting methodology.
- Demonstrated use of structured problem-solving methods (i.e. 5Y, 8D, Fishbone)
- Experience in aerospace or automotive.
- Excellent PC skills, written and verbal communication skills.
- Must work well in a team environment and commit to continuous improvement
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 1 -5 years’ experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering or product engineering
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to satisfy AFSI ITAR requirements
Work Environment
While performing the responsibilities of the Manufacturing Equipment and Tooling Engineer’s job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the Manufacturing will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Manufacturing Equipment and Tooling Engineer’s job.
The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate while in the production and/or shop areas. The noise level in the work environment is typically low while in the office area.
Physical Demands
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Manufacturing Equipment and Tooling Engineer’s job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Manufacturing Equipment and Tooling Engineer’s job.
While performing the responsibilities of the Manufacturing Equipment and Tooling Engineer’s job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to move material and tools. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Amphenol Fiber Systems International is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.