Tooling Engineer III

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role does not have supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs a variety of engineering assignments in developing and implementing production/processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most cost-efficient manner.

Troubleshoot manufacturing issues resolving tooling and production process problems while optimizing efficiency and eliminating downtime.

Evaluates process flow and plant layout recommending and implementing improvements and/or modifications in sequence of operations and equipment utilization in order to improve thru-put reduce labor/manufacturing costs and improve safety.

Develops costs for test production data; prepares technical analysis recommends production methods and processes required to meet design objectives.

Reviews proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of new or modernized production/processing equipment and monitors equipment upgrades and improvements.

Continuously monitors operations to ensure compliance with approved methods and quality standards.

Coordinates and develops manufacturing schedules for projects.

Develops the PFMEAs control plans and schedules.

Performs line validation and trial run management.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

Strong technical and analytical ability.

Project management and organizational skills preferred.

Manufacturing experience in lean and cell manufacturing process improvement and equipment development equipment buy offs direct equipment installations daily support and debug.

Experience working with customers and sales preferred.

Ability to work with and communicate at all levels of manufacturing environment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required

Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment as a mechanical or manufacturing engineer role

Preferred

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in tool and die design.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Primarily sedentary work involving prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer.

Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing mouse use and handling documents.

Visual acuity required to read computer screens printed materials and digital devices.

Occasional standing walking bending and reaching within the office environment.

Occasional lifting or carrying of light items such as files office supplies or a laptop (typically up to 1020 pounds).

Regular communication through speaking and hearing in person by phone and during virtual meetings.

Required Experience:

IC