Tooling Engineer

Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products

Job Location:

Bowling Green - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Tooling Engineer
Classification: Exempt
Department: Tooling
Reports to: Tooling Manager
Shift: M-F

Purpose:
Responsible for implementing and conducting tooling department activities relating to; die fabrication new product launches; managing workplace layout process improvements corrective actions equipment efficiency work flow CAD/CAM and ATOS/CMM functionality cost improvements and die quality.

General Duties:

Requires constant physical activity throughout shift(except breaks and lunch) such as walking sitting standing bending stooping squatting reaching handling near/far vision pushing pulling carrying and lifting objects weighing 50 lbs.
Responsible for new die fabrication die repairs company inspection standards process flow and continuous improvement.
Responsible for implementing and maintaining tooling department process standards
Compiles die and product data for the quality assurance customer die approval process arrangement.
Conducts analyses using engineering and statistical methodologies in the development of new revised and refined process enhancements; renders technical expertise and assistance to management as required; develops sound manufacturing practices and procedures for assigned area.
In charge of die forging trials for new product launch
Participates in renewal die approval and aids in product quality issues as required
Develops and implements plans for continuous overall equipment efficiency; machining uptime and renewal die production times improve die component flow and cost reduction
Standardize maintain and secure department product and die model electronic database
Develops and implement productivity quality and continuous process improvement by utilizing industry standards IE and QC methods
Evaluates new and existing process equipment for improved process performance maintains perishable tooling inventory
Creates and modifies electronic data for CNC machining task
Maintains tooling department repair new die approval records and reports
Performs other duties as required

Skills:

Skilled in tooling forging and process design
Self- starter multi-tasked and detailed oriented excellent computer and math skills
Requires working in temperature extremes
Observes all safety rules
Observes Kaizen and 5S

Requirements:

BS mechanical/industrial related degree and/or 5-7 years experience in tooling forging or casting manufacturing engineering environment

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Requires constant physical activity throughout shift(except breaks and lunch) such as walking sitting standing bending stooping squatting reaching handling near/far vision pushing pulling carrying and lifting objects weighing 50 lbs.
Responsible for new die fabrication die repairs company inspection standards process flow and continuous improvement.
Responsible for implementing and maintaining tooling department process standards
Compiles die and product data for the quality assurance customer die approval process arrangement.
Conducts analyses using engineering and statistical methodologies in the development of new revised and refined process enhancements; renders technical expertise and assistance to management as required; develops sound manufacturing practices and procedures for assigned area.
In charge of die forging trials for new product launch
Participates in renewal die approval and aids in product quality issues as required
Develops and implements plans for continuous overall equipment efficiency; machining uptime and renewal die production times improve die component flow and cost reduction
Standardize maintain and secure department product and die model electronic database
Develops and implement productivity quality and continuous process improvement by utilizing industry standards IE and QC methods
Evaluates new and existing process equipment for improved process performance maintains perishable tooling inventory
Creates and modifies electronic data for CNC machining task
Maintains tooling department repair new die approval records and reports
Performs other duties as required

Skills:

Skilled in tooling forging and process design
Self- starter multi-tasked and detailed oriented excellent computer and math skills
Requires working in temperature extremes
Observes all safety rules
Observes Kaizen and 5S