Senior Tooling Engineer, Seats Production
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Job Location:
Warsaw, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ABOUT SLATE
At Slate were building safe reliable vehicles that people can afford personalize and loveand doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate because people should have control over how their trucks look feel and represent them.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
The Senior Tooling Engineer of Seats Production is responsible for the design development sourcing validation and launch support of production tooling used in manufacturing operations. This role supports new product introductions and capacity expansions by ensuring tooling solutions meet requirements for quality safety ergonomics cost and cycle time. The Tooling Engineer works cross-functionally with manufacturing quality automation and suppliers to deliver robust production-ready tools and fixtures while driving continuous improvement throughout the tooling lifecycle.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO:
Tool Design & Development
Design jigs fixtures and tools for manufacturing processes.
Ensure tooling meets product specifications tolerances and quality standards.
Collaborate with product and process engineers for Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
Tool Procurement & Vendor Management
Source tooling from suppliers and manage RFQs.
Evaluate and select vendors based on cost quality and lead time.
Oversee tool fabrication and delivery to meet program timelines.
Tool Validation & Approval
Conduct tool trials and validate performance against design requirements.
Perform dimensional checks and ensure compliance with requirements.
Approve tooling for production after successful validation.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Develop preventive maintenance plans for tools and dies.
Troubleshoot tooling issues during production and implement corrective actions.
Ensure tool life management and replacement planning.
Cost & Efficiency Optimization
Analyze tooling costs and identify cost reduction opportunities.
Optimize tool design for cycle time reduction and durability.
Support continuous improvement projects related to tooling.
New Program Launch Support
Participate in program launch meetings and ensure tooling readiness.
Coordinate tooling changes for engineering updates.
Provide technical support during pilot builds and ramp-up.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:
Education & Experience
12 years of experience in automotive manufacturing and a Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Industrial Engineering or related field or 8 years with Masters degree or 5 years with PhD or equivalent experience
Experience with lean manufacturing Six Sigma and ERP systems.
Automotive OEM experience preferred.
Experience with Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing.
Skills
Proven leadership skills and ability to manage cross-functional teams.
Strong knowledge of trim line processes and automotive interior components.
Excellent problem-solving communication and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production planning software
Working Conditions
Manufacturing plant environment
Exposure to moving machinery and industrial noise
May require shift work (days nights weekends)
WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE
At Slate were fueled by grit determination and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence innovation and mutual respect and is motivated by shared principles.
Safety First
Delight Customers
One Team
Relentless Improvement
Fast Frugal and Scrappy
Respectful Collaboration
Positive Legacy
WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.
Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status marital status parental status cultural background organizational level work styles tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.
Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at
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Senior IC
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