Tooling Engineer
Bowling Green, OH - USA
Job Summary
Job Posting Title
Tooling EngineerJob Description Summary
Dauch is searching for a Tooling Engineer to join our team. This position will be based out of our Bowling Green OH location.The Tooling Engineer initiates oversees and implements process optimization and cost reduction projects evaluating new cutting tool technologies and applying significant cutting tool engineering knowledge. Supports plant production requirements continuous improvement activities and processes to optimize perishable and durable tooling and cutting parameters on broad scope of machining equipment.
Job Description:
- Facilitate the comprehensive management of site tooling in alignment with the Dauch Tooling System standards. Drives continuous improvement and promotes multi-functional cooperation with manufacturing engineering purchasing and general stores to ensure tooling-related topics and concerns are communicated optimally.
- Identifies and supports continuous improvement activities for quality (scrap reduction) productivity (cycle time) and cost (CPU) following the Dauch Tool Testing Procedure and fair testing practices.
- Maintains technical tooling documentation including the Plan for Every Tool (PFET) tooling drawings and tool layouts (AutoCAD or similar).
- Supports plant tool presetting operations to ensure accuracy organization and best practices.
- Supports the management of tooling inventory tool reconditioning and scrap tooling processes.
- Uses problem solving and troubleshooting techniques to resolve machining issues.
- Quotes cost per unit of new jobs based on tooling selection and expected tool life.
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in the manufacturing industry with a focus on machining.
- Detailed knowledge of cutting tools and manufacturing processes.
- Strong understanding of CNC machining equipment.
About Dauch:
Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit MI with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit to learn more.
Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age race color gender religion weight height marital status sexual orientation genetic history or information gender identity or expression disability protected veteran status national origin or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that Associates are treated equally during employment without regard to their age race color gender religion weight height marital status sexual orientation genetic history or information gender identity or expression disability protected veteran status national origin or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations please e-mail Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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About Company
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles.