Tooling Engineer

As a Tooling Engineer you be responsible for designing tooling to support current and future programs at PPG-Texas. This tooling comprises dies molds and other equipment used during the manufacturing processes. You will be closely working with production quality and engineering teams to ensure the tooling has been designed for ergonomics safety and manufacturability. This is a hands-on position that will allow you to have input not just on the design of the tooling but also the function and how it interfaces with the manufacturing process.

You will report to the Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Design develop and validate tooling fixtures jigs and gauges to support manufacturing and assembly processes.

• Collaborate with product design manufacturing and quality teams to understand tooling requirements and constraints.

• Conduct feasibility studies and cost analysis for tooling projects.

• Create detailed tooling drawings and specifications using CAD software.

• Oversee tooling fabrication installation and commissioning activities.

• Troubleshoot and resolve tooling-related issues during production.

• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance tooling efficiency reliability and safety.

• Ensure tooling complies with industry standards safety regulations and company policies.

• Manage tooling documentation including design records maintenance schedules and inspection reports.

• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors for tooling procurement and maintenance services.

• Support new product introduction (NPI) by developing appropriate tooling solutions.

• Provide technical support and training to production and maintenance personnel on tooling usage and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related field.

• 1 years as a Tooling Engineer or in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks and CATIA preferred) for tooling design

• Experience with tooling design for injection molding thermoforming machining or assembly processes would be advantageous.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and tooling principles.

• Knowledge of materials machining and fabrication techniques.

• Familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and engineering drawings.

• Project-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Commitment to safety and compliance.

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets experience and training qualifications and education licensure and certifications and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.