Tooling Engineer

Job Description

The Tooling Engineer will be responsible for the complete part process and development including quality, tooling, equipment purchase and installation, error and mistake proofing, part tracking, part follow up, and project management.

**Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:**

* Determining the complete tooling requirements to produce a world class manufactured part, including costs estimates, and vendor quotations
* Procuring all required tooling and equipment
* Specifying the type and quantity of machine required for each operation, required tooling, fixtures, and gauges
* Determining the proper take time and the number of pieces per hour that can be produced
* Aiding in design of special tools, and working with responsible parties for equipment arrangement and installation
* Managing engineering changes for production parts after launch
* Providing time studies with information needed for labor cost estimates and provide planning with information regarding starting dates, changeover dates and production capacity
* Investigating customer, production suggestions/issues and working with team leaders to support production to make improvements
* Continuous quality improvements using Kaizens and other quality improvement tools (the term "tools" includes patterns, dies, jigs, fixtures, machine tools or special equipment)
* Engaging in the initial phases of engineering to determine the complete machine and tooling required for complex or comprehensive operations on production parts and assemblies
* Performing general duties described for process engineers, including the completion of complex and comprehensive projects